Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
russeliana
ID:
246070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. n.s., 5: 185 1835

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245402

Common Names

  • Monarda Russeliana
  • Russeliana Monarda
  • Monarda Monarda

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Synonyms

  • Monarda virgata Raf. [unknown]

Description

Monarda russeliana (also called Russell's Beebalm, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monarda russeliana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract birds and butterflies. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monarda russeliana has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monarda russeliana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Monarda russeliana

Monarda russeliana is native to the United States, and can be found in the western states.

Monarda russeliana FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda russeliana?

Monarda russeliana prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Monarda russeliana need?

Monarda russeliana prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature for Monarda russeliana?

Monarda russeliana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129260: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.