Monarda punctata - P9

Description
The Horse mint (Monarda punctata) is an upright perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 80 cm wide. The Horse mint is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Horse mint are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Horse mint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are stimulated to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
Monarda punctata forms pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Pruning, group planting, cottage garden, medicinal plant