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Lemon Mint Seeds

This versatile herb is commonly enjoyed in the flower garden and medicine cabinet

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Monarda citriodora

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Grow Heirloom Lemon Mint Seeds

Sure to demand attention in your summer garden or wildflower field, Lemon Mint offers clusters of pretty pink/purple blooms that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies! Crush or rub the leaves of Monarda citriodora and enjoy its distinctive citrus or lemony scent.

Leaves can be used raw or cooked for flavoring in salads, cooked foods, and for tea.

  • • Pollinator attracting annual that can also be used in culinary recipes
  • • Easy to grow heirloom with fragrant, purple Spring blooms
  • • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 1,439 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 102,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Lemon Mint Planting Guide to learn more.

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Lemon Mint Seeds

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Lemon Mint Seeds FAQs

What is Lemon Mint also known as?

Lemon Mint is also known as Monarda, Lemon Bee Balm, Purple Horsemint, and Bergamont.

Is Lemon Mint resistant to animals or disease?

Lemon Mint is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Lemon Mint?

Lemon Mint is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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