Pink Monarda Seeds For Planting - Citriodora Lemon Bee Balm Flower Seed

Monarda Citriodora Seeds - Lemon Bee Balm

5000 Seeds
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4.99
1/4 LB
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14.99
1 LB
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44.99

SEEDS PER POUND

839,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Lavender to pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

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Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda Citriodora) - Start these flower seeds for a wonderful annual that attracts beneficial insects. Commonly called Lemon Bee Balm, Lemon Mint, or Purple Horsemint, this annual, as the name suggests, is an herb in the mint family.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

Plant this wildflower seed at 3 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Monarda Lemon Bee Balm Purple Flowering Herb Garden
Monarda Lemon Bee Balm Flower Seed Packets For Planting
Outsidepride Lemon Bee Balm Seeds (Monarda citriodora), also called Lemon Mint or Purple Horsemint, produce lavender-to-pink blooms that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Thriving in USDA Zones 3–10, this annual wildflower grows in full sun to partial shade and adapts to well-drained soils, including clay types. Reaching up to 36 inches tall, it blooms all summer with a lemon-mint scent that shifts to oregano. Add beauty and fragrance to your garden with seed packets available in 5,000 seeds, 1/4 lb, or 1 lb.
Vibrant Blooms of Lemon Mint Herb
Vibrant Blooms
Turn your garden into a buzzing symphony of color with our Lemon Mint plants! Bursting with vibrant lavender-to-pink blooms, they captivate hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies all summer. Add striking charm and life to your wildflower garden with these pollinator-friendly beauties!
Lemon-Scented Foliage of Bee Balm
Lemon-Scented Foliage
Our Purple Horsemint brings a zesty burst of lemon fragrance to your herb garden! The aromatic foliage fills the air with refreshing citrus notes that shift to a touch of oregano later in the season. A delightful combination of beauty and scent for any pollinator-friendly space!
Heat and Drought Tolerant Lemon Bee Balm
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Tough weather won’t stop our Lemon Bee Balm plants from thriving! Heat and drought-tolerant, our herb plants flourish in dry climates and bloom vibrantly all summer. Suitable for USDA Zones 3–10, they adapt to various soils, bringing color and resilience to your garden.
Resilient and Self-Seeding Lemon Bee Balm Monarda
Resilient and Self-Seeding
With resilience built into every seed, our Lemon Mint plant ensures your garden flourishes season after season! Self-seeding and low-maintenance, it naturally re-grows each year, bringing vibrant blooms and creating a haven for pollinators with minimal effort.
Lemon Bee Balm Pollinating Flowers For Full Sun to Partial Shade
Fill your summer garden with color and life using our lemon balm seeds! This annual wildflower features striking lavender-to-pink blooms that last all summer, adding vibrant charm to any space. Thriving in USDA Zones 3–10, our bee balm plants live in full sun or partial shade and grows up to 36 inches tall. The tufted, whorled flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, creating a lively, pollinator-friendly haven. Self-seeding at the end of the season, our garden seeds re-grow effortlessly each year, ensuring your garden stays full of life and beauty with minimal care.
Brilliant Flowers of Lemon Bee Balm
Lemon Bee Balm lights up your garden with its striking lavender-to-pink blooms that pop against rich green foliage. These vibrant flowers create a stunning visual contrast, adding brightness and texture to borders, wildflower spaces, or cottage gardens. Blooming throughout summer, they attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, bringing movement and energy to your outdoor space. As ideal herb seeds for planting, they are easy to grow and self-seed each season, ensuring your garden stays radiant and full of life year after year.
Planting Directions For Lemon Bee Balm Mint Herb Plants
Create a whimsical retreat in your garden with our Lemon Bee Balm! Featuring lavender-to-pink blooms, this charming herb adds beauty to cottage or wildflower gardens. Sow Lemon Mint seeds in early spring or late fall, or start indoors 6–8 weeks early. Plant seeds 1/16 inch deep in prepared soil, using 3 lbs per acre for full coverage. Keep moist until germination and divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring to prevent overcrowding. This self-seeding plant ensures vibrant blooms season after season.

Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda Citriodora) - Start these flower seeds for a wonderful annual that attracts beneficial insects. Commonly called Lemon Bee Balm, Lemon Mint, or Purple Horsemint, this annual, as the name suggests, is an herb in the mint family. Lavender-to-pink, tuft-like, whorled flower heads attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The Lemon Mint herb plant blooms from spring into late summer. Often late in the season the scent is described as resembling oregano more than lemon.

Common Questions

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Will monarda attract pollinators to my garden?

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Monarda are loved by butterflies, hummingbirds as well as beneficial pollinators.

Q

Will deer eat my plants?

A

No, the monarda plant is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead your flowers.

Q

Should I divide my plants?

A

Yes, plants should be divided every three years.

Q

When do I prune my monarda plants?

A

A yearly light pruning can be done if you want to keep your plants bushy. Pinch off the tips of the stems in the spring. In fall cut plants down to a few inches for healthy new spring growth.

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