Lemon Beebalm

Monarda citriodora

Honeybees visit lemon beebalm primarily for its rich nectar supply during the peak bloom from May to July, providing an important early-season resource. It also offers moderate pollen, attracting foragers in open fields and prairies. As a self-seeding annual, it can form large colonies but may spread aggressively in favorable conditions.

Nectar	high
Pollen	medium
Bloom	May–July
USDA zones	6-9
Type	Perennial
Sun	full
Native	Central and southern United States, northern Mexico