Also Named: Horsemint, Lemon Mint
Description Known by a number of common names,
Lemon Beebalm is a 1-2 ft., aromatic winter annual with unusual,
tuft-like, lavender to pink, whorled flower heads. Each whorl
in the elongated spike is subtended by whitish or lavender, leaf-like
bracts. Several stems grow from the base and are lined with pairs
of lance-shaped leaves.
Flower April - July.
Habitat Pastures; rocky or sandy prairies; roadsides.
Range E. Kentucky, Missouri, and Kansas, south to Arkansas,
Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico; introduced elsewhere.
Discussion Lemon Beebalm is very easy to grow and often forms
large colonies. Bees and butterflies are attacted to this plant.
