species 12,259 observations

Citronella Horse Balm

Collinsonia canadensis

Field notes

Supports All

14 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Stalk Borer Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Pale Green Assassin Bug, Eastern Calligrapher 13

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Resists: Heavy shade
Habit: Erect Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.