Lemon Mint Seeds Monarda citriodora
- 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
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
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 Monardacitriodora and enjoy its distinctive citrus or lemony scent.
Leaves can be used raw or cooked for flavoring in salads, cooked foods, and for tea.
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Fast Facts
Name: Lemon Mint Seeds Botanical Name: Monarda citriodora Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Tall green stems with stacks of purple blooms and distinct citrust scent Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden Color: Purple Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Plant Height: 12-24 inches Plant Spacing: 3 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Lemon Mint
When to Plant Lemon Mint Seeds
Plant your Lemon Mint seeds in the spring or early fall. If planting for spring, start seeds indoors in later winter.
Where to Plant Lemon Mint Seeds
Lemon Mint performs best in full sun or partial shade in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Lemon Mint isn't picky when it comes to soil type- it will tolerate poor soils and, it is heat and drought tolerant.
How to Plant Lemon Mint Seeds
Sow seeds in small pots. Apply a starter fertilizer solution and water. After the initial watering, only water when soil surface is dry to the touch. Pinch off the tops of the plants several times during the growing season to encourage branching and a bushier growth habit. When the roots fill the container, about 2 months after sowing, they are ready to be transplanted into your garden. Direct sow or transplant seedlings into a sunny, weed-free soil. Space plants 20-30" apart. Irrigate regularly to keep herb seeds moist until germination.
How to Care for Lemon Mint
To prevent powdery mildew, be sure to thin out large clumps to improve air circulation around your plants. Deadhead your Lemon Mint plants to prolong bloom time.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
Review
Great Product
These turned out great! Don't hesitate to buy them. We planted them in North Texas and had an abundance appear. Good to see so many pollinators flock to them.
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