Monarda Lambada

Monarda lambada

Also known as lemon mint - this year's crop was vibrating in color like nothing I've ever seen. I don't know if it was the drought or the mild summers of Vermont but I do know monarda lambada grows really well in the Northeast. It had a super long harvest window of five to six weeks. 

This is a hardy annual and for warmer climates Zone 6 or higher), it can be fall planted and overwintered for spring blooms. Here in 5a, I planted it in mid May though I could have planted it earlier.

Monarda Lambada is fragrant and edible. I love its Dr. Seuss like form.