Lindheimer Beebalm
Monarda lindheimeri
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Lindheimer Beebalm (Monarda lindheimeri) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 12"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
LA, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
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Lindheimer Beebalm is a native Texas perennial that produces clusters of white to pale pink tubular flowers from March through May. This drought-tolerant wildflower grows in an upright clump and maintains some foliage through winter in most areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lindheimer Beebalm is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Excellent pollinator plant that attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects during its spring bloom period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Lindheimer Beebalm need?
- Lindheimer Beebalm grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Lindheimer Beebalm bloom?
- Lindheimer Beebalm blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Lindheimer Beebalm native?
- Lindheimer Beebalm (Monarda lindheimeri) is native to LA, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Lindheimer Beebalm attract?
- Lindheimer Beebalm draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Lindheimer Beebalm HOA-friendly?
- Lindheimer Beebalm is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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