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Monarda Citriodora Seeds - Lemon Bee Balm
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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
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
Will monarda attract pollinators to my garden?
Monarda are loved by butterflies, hummingbirds as well as beneficial pollinators.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, the monarda plant is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead your flowers.
Should I divide my plants?
Yes, plants should be divided every three years.
When do I prune my monarda plants?
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.
