Monarda citriodora Seeds (Lemon Beebalm)

Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora) is a flowering plant native to North America. Also known as Lemon Mint or Lemon Bergamot, it belongs to the mint family and has a distinct lemon fragrance. It displays vibrant lavender-pink flowers in dense clusters, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Growing up to 3 feet tall, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The plant is drought-tolerant and self-seeding, making it easy to maintain. Lemon Beebalm is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9. To cultivate this delightful plant, Monarda citriodora seeds can be sown directly in the garden in spring or started indoors and transplanted.

Growing Monarda citriodora from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Lemon Beebalm Flower Seeds

To germinate Monarda citriodora (lemon bee balm), plant the seeds ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil. Maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) and keep the soil moist. Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days.

We source all of our Monarda citriodora seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Lemon Beebalm seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Lemon Beebalm seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Monarda citriodora seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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