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Monarda Citriodora
Days to Maturity: 120
Lemon Bergamot is also called Lemon Bee Balm and Prairie Bergamot. A native wildflower and garden favorite. Leaves smell like lemon and long bright purple/pink flowering stalks appeal to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Contains citronella and medicinal uses include tea for colds, fevers, sore throat, belly ache and respiratory issues. Bee Balm will self-seed for returning flowers year after year.
Planting Instructions: Plant Lemon Bee Balm seeds in early spring to early summer, 1/4" deep, 6" apart. Keep moist until germinated. Or start indoors earlier.
Seed Saving Instructions: Collect Lemon Bee Balm seed when seed heads are dry and easily crumble in your hand. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.
Approximately 100 Lemon Bee Balm seeds per packet
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Monarda Citriodora
Days to Maturity: 120
Lemon Bergamot is also called Lemon Bee Balm and Prairie Bergamot. A native wildflower and garden favorite. Leaves smell like lemon and long bright purple/pink flowering stalks appeal to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Contains citronella and medicinal uses include tea for colds, fevers, sore throat, belly ache and respiratory issues. Bee Balm will self-seed for returning flowers year after year.
Planting Instructions: Plant Lemon Bee Balm seeds in early spring to early summer, 1/4" deep, 6" apart. Keep moist until germinated. Or start indoors earlier.
Seed Saving Instructions: Collect Lemon Bee Balm seed when seed heads are dry and easily crumble in your hand. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.
Approximately 100 Lemon Bee Balm seeds per packet
