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Monarda citriodora
Known by a number of common names, lemon beebalm is a 1-2 ft., aromatic winter annual with unusual, tuft-like, lavender to pink, whorled flower heads. Each whorl in the elongated spike is subtended by whitish or lavender, leaf-like bracts. Several stems grow from the base and are lined with pairs of lance-shaped leaves.
Driveway expansion joint.
In past years, I have had numbers of these plants blooming in my yard. This year, the only one to show up is this one growing in the driveway.
Spotted on May 13, 2013
Submitted on May 17, 2013
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