Monarda didyma
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.90 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Companion, Ethereal oil, Bee plant, Fragrant
Companion, Ethereal oil, Bee plant, Fragrant
Description
Leaves and young shoots can be consumed both raw and cooked, and are often used as a seasoning in salads, fruit salads, and beverages. Flowers can also be eaten raw and are often used as a decoration for salads. Additionally, a delicious herbal tea can be made from fresh or dried leaves and flower buds. The leaves can even add an Earl Grey flavor to Chinese tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover, which can help retain moisture around Monarda didyma. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris can deter pests while enriching the soil with nutrients, benefiting Monarda didyma. |
|
Plantago coronopus Buck's-Horn Plantain |
Rudbeckia hirta attracts pollinators, which enhance the overall biodiversity of the area surrounding Monarda didyma. |
|
Satureja montana Winter Savory |
Satureja montana has aromatic properties that can help repel harmful insects around Monarda didyma. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Lavandula angustifolia supports pollinators and can also deter pests with its strong scent, benefiting Monarda didyma. |