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Vigorous blooms add a wildflower look and spicy citrus scent to bouquets.
Towers of bright lavender 1 1/2-2″ blooms on straight and thin, yet sturdy stems. An unusual and easy-to-use cut flower. The blooms and leaves are edible, though the leaves are intensely spicy. Native to the US. Also known as lemon bee balm, purple horsemint, and lemon mint.
- Edible Flowers: Add petals to salads, sprinkle over mild fish, use in fruit salads, or to garnish desserts and drinks. Flavor is minty and spicy. Leaves are used to flavor salads, cooked foods, and tea.
- Attracts Beneficial Insects: Nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 30–38″
- Packet: 100 seeds
- Avg. 75,400 seeds/oz
| Size | Packet, 1 Ounce, 1/4 Pound, 1 Pound, 5 Pounds |
|---|---|
| DAYS TO GERMINATION | 10-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C) |
| SOWING | Transplant (recommended) – Sow 7-9 weeks before planting out. Direct seed – Cover seed lightly. |
| LIGHT PREFERENCE | Sun/Part Shade. |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Varies. |
| PLANT SPACING | 12-18". |
| HARDINESS ZONES | Varies. M. citriodora: Annual. M. didyma: Perennial in Zones 4-9. |
| HARVEST | Fresh – Almost completely open. Dried – Completely open. Hang to dry. |
| SOIL REQUIREMENTS | Any well-drained soil. |
| USES | Suitable as a fresh cut flower. Excellent dried flower. Border plantings. Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Monarda spp. |
| ALTERNATE NAMES | Bee balm |
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