Outsidepride Monarda Citriodora Lemon Bee Balm - 5000 Seeds
Lemon mint is also referred to as lemon bee balm; however, as the name suggests, it is a member of the mint family. Members of the mint family have a citrus smell when crushed, reminiscent of - yes, you guessed it - lemons. Lavender-to-white blossoms attract butterflies and moths. Lemon mint blooms from spring into summer. Often late in the season the odor is described as resembling oregano more than lemon in certain locations. Lemon mint grows in prairies, roadsides and other sunny habitats from wildflower seed. It grows from California to Florida, but is a native of the Midwest. It prefers soils with a high percentage of clay, but is adaptable to varying soil types as long as they are drier soils and not saturated. Lemon mint grows best in full sun to partial shade. Like many wildflowers, it can regrow from the wildflower seed it drops it late fall. This wildflower seed will be dormant until temperatures rise the following spring and proper moisture levels are obtained to ensure germination.