Lemon Mint Seeds – Monarda Citriodora

Bring fragrance, color, and life to your garden with Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) Seeds—a vibrant wildflower that blooms with clusters of purple-pink blossoms and releases a refreshing citrusy aroma. Also known as Purple Horsemint, this annual herb in the mint family not only adds ornamental beauty but also supports pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

🌼 Why Gardeners Love Lemon Mint

• Unique citrus fragrance with striking purple blooms
  
• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees
  
• Excellent for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and cut flowers
  
• Versatile herb with ornamental and medicinal uses
  
• Drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and low maintenance

🌱 Plant Info:

• Botanical Name: Monarda citriodora
  
• Life Cycle: Annual (reseeds itself)
  
• Height: 12–36 inches
  
• Bloom Time: Early to late summer
  
• Zones: 3–9
  
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  
• Soil: Well-drained, average soil
  
• Uses: Ornamental gardens, herbal teas, pollinator habitats

🌱 Why Grow Lemon Mint Seeds?

Lemon Mint brings a dual benefit to your garden—ornamental beauty with purple whorled blooms and practical value with its fragrant, citrus-scented leaves. It’s an excellent addition to pollinator gardens, herbal teas, and natural remedies. A must-have for eco-friendly gardeners who want both charm and function.

🌿 Growing Tips

1. Sow seeds outdoors in spring after the danger of frost.
   
2. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly press in—do not bury.
   
3. Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).
   
4. Thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.
   
5. Enjoy blooms from early summer through fall—cut flowers last beautifully in arrangements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Lemon Mint easy to grow?
Yes! Lemon Mint thrives in most soils, needs little care, and reseeds itself naturally for year-after-year blooms.

Can I use Lemon Mint for teas?
Absolutely! Its leaves have a refreshing citrus flavor, often used in herbal teas and natural remedies.

How tall does Lemon Mint grow?
Plants typically reach 12–36 inches tall with layered purple flower clusters.

Will it attract pollinators?
Yes—Lemon Mint is a pollinator magnet, drawing in butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees.

When should I plant Lemon Mint seeds?
Plant outdoors in spring after frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier for faster blooms.

Where to Buy Lemon Mint Seeds for Sale?
At Seeds World, we provide fresh, high-quality Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) seeds with fast U.S. shipping. Perfect for home gardeners, herbalists, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.