Monarda citriodora Annual. Non-GMO, Heirloom Lemon Mint Herb Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. 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! Download Free Herb Growing Guide PDF Lemon Mint Herb Garden Seeds Latin Name: Monarda citriodora Days to Maturity: 80-90+ Perennial Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 inches Seed Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Growth Habit: Upright/tall Soil Preference: Loamy, sandy and well-drained Temp Preference: Warm Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Pests/Diseases: Aphids, spider mites and septoria leaf spot Color: Tall, slender green leaves, light-purple flowers Flavor: Fragrant, bright, lemon, spice, minty, aromatic Lemon Mint Herb Growing Habits Non-GMO (Monarda citriodora) Lemon Mint plants grow as warm perennials reaching 24-36" tall. Lemon Mint plant will develop quickly and bloom tall, slender green leaves providing a bright aroma similar to peppermint. Once Lemon Mint reaches full maturity, this fragrant herb will give off a lemon scent with mild spice, producing light-purple flowers. Lemon Mint will continue throughout the warm season, before it goes to seed. Lemon Mint may overwinter in more mild climates. The Herbal Tea Benefits of Lemon Mint Garden Herb As a member residing in the mint family, the slender green leaves and light-purple flowers of this herb also produce fragrant lemon and mint flavors that are aromatic when made into a minty iced herbal tea or steeped as a flowering tea. The flavor properties of Lemon Mint also provide some spice, similar to peppermint"helping soothe sore throats and alleviate headaches! As a "Lemon Beebalm" variety, this herb is also used to treat bee stings! The Potpourri Uses of Growing Lemon Mint Herb & Seed As the spring approaches, Lemon Mint is a perfect bright herb to plant in your garden to make into fresh or dried potpourri! The minty, spicy, and lemon scents that this warm perennial provides, helps soothe the senses with aromatherapy and can even help sharpen your focus. Lemon Mint can be made into sachets to place in your home or dried in a mason jar for three days by mixing it with other herbs and oils. Lemon Mint Garden Herb Seeds Per Package 500 mg - Approximately 1,300 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 75,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 300,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 1,200,000 Seeds
