500+ Lemon Bee Balm Seeds- Lemon Mint Bergamot- MONARDA CITRIODORA --G086-Purple Horsemint-Culinary and Medicinal Herb
500+ Lemon Bee Balm Seeds- Lemon Mint Bergamot- MONARDA CITRIODORA --G086-Purple Horsemint-Culinary and Medicinal Herb
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. Lemon Bee Balm 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. This herb plant grows best in full sun to partial shade. Like many wildflowers, they can re-grow from the flower seeds that drop in late fall. This Monarda seed will be dormant until temperatures rise the following spring and proper moisture levels are obtained to ensure germination.
How To Grow Lemon Bee Balm From Seed: Growing Lemon Mint seed is easy and rewarding! Sow Lemon Bee Balm seeds directly in prepared areas in the spring when temperatures begin to warm. Spread the herb seeds evenly and rake into loose topsoil. Supplemental watering is suggested if spring rains are poor. Provide additional water until the plants reach 10 - 12 inches tall. Once established, Lemon Bee Balm should re-seed itself. Allow flower seeds to mature completely before mowing or cutting down. Since it's an annual, it is essential that the Purple Horsemint plant is allowed to re-seed itself for the following year.
Culinary Uses: Lemon bergamot can be used to impart a subtle lemon flavor to dishes, especially desserts like cheesecakes, biscuits, cakes and sauces. The flavor is also imparted in fish dishes, salads, dressings, teas, wines and liqueurs. The flowers are edible and may be used decoratively as garnishes. The leaves can be chopped and placed in ice cubes for later use. Medicinal Properties: The essential oil in lemon bergamot is citronella and it is also rich in phenolic monoterpenes and thymol. This provides the plant with good antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It has been used medicinally for coughs, colds, fevers and respiratory ailments. Traditional uses also included treatment for intestinal parasites, and to repel fleas and mites. It is likely that lemon bergamot has similar uses to the common bergamot, Monarda didyma.
Lemon bergamot may be used as a facial steam and for aromatherapy. It may be combined with chamomile and lavender for a facial steam that is very useful for oily skin and acne. Lemon Bergamot may be rubbed directly on the skin for use as an insect repellent.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 36 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Lavender to pink
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 60 - 70F (15-21 C)
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
Keep moist until germination Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Depth: 1/16 inch