average, in moist sites they will expand rapidly becoming aggressive and invasive
Soil & Site
aveage
Flowers
flower head consists of tubular flowers in a single or double row whorl around the center, pink
Leaves
opposite, pointed and have a scent, mildew can be a problem with the foliage, even the mildew resistant varieties
Stems
four angled stems
Roots
fibrous
Maintenance
After blooming cut back to the ground. Cutting back eliminates the bare knee stems and the mildew laden leaves. Monarda dies out in the center and needs to be divided every 2-3 years. Dig healthy clumps and replant or dig out center and fill with compost. The plants will rapidly regrow. Should be placed behind a plant that will cover up the space left when Monarda is cut back.
Propagation
very easy from divisions, cuttings
Misc Facts
This planted is called Oswego Tea because it was discovered by John Betram near Oswego, New York He used the leaves to make tea. The genus was named after Nicolas Monardes a 16th century botanist.