Lemon Mint Beebalm
Lemon Mint Beebalm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Monarda citriodora
Lemon Mint resides in the mint family as a warm perennial. Lemon Mint develops lemon and aromatic scents similar to peppermint, blooming light-purple flowers that can be dried into potpourri or steeped as a flowering herbal tea. Often referred to as “Lemon Beebalm” the leaves of Lemon Mint are soothing—alleviating headaches and used to remedy bee stings!
- Latin Name: Monarda citriodora
- Days to Maturity: 80-90+ Perennial
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Seed Planting Depth: 1/4”
- Seed Plant Spacing: 18-24”
- Growth Habit: Upright/tall
- Soil Preference: Loamy, sandy and well-drained
- Temp Preference: Warm
- Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
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Color: Tall, slender green leaves, light-purple flowers
- Flavor: Fragrant, bright, lemon, spice, minty, aromatic