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Also known as Lemon Bee Balm and Purple Horsemint. Used by Native Americans for medicinal and culinary purposes. Lemon Mint has a citrus smell when crushed, reminiscent of the fruit of the actual lemon plant. Citrus-flavored leaves make a refreshing tea or can be minced and added to fruit jellies. Beautiful purple flowers are irresistible to both bees and hummingbirds. Aromatic and colorful in fall. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, and dies with first frost. The dried stems provide an interesting addition to any floral arrangement.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Monarda citriodora |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 40 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Flowers are fragrant, Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
