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Lemon Mint Seeds (Monarda citriodora) — Non-GMO, Pollinator & Tea Herb

Airy whorls of purple-pink bracts with a fresh lemon-mint aroma. Great for beds or containers; perfect for herbal tea, pollinator strips, and summer bouquets.

✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination

Why You’ll Love It

Lemony foliage for soothing garden teas (fresh or dried).
Whorled blooms loved by bees, butterflies, and native pollinators.
Fast-growing annual; heat- and drought-tolerant once established.
Great for meadow-style plantings and patio pots.

Quick Facts (Grow Guide)

Botanical name	Monarda citriodora (Lemon Beebalm / Lemon Mint)
Sun	Full sun (tolerates light part sun)
Sowing method	Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early; sow thinly — light aids germination
Sowing depth	Surface to 1/8″ (0–3 mm); press in or barely cover
Spacing	12–18″ / 30–45 cm between plants; rows ~18–24″ / 45–60 cm
Germination	~7–14 days at ~65–70°F / 18–21°C
Soil	Well-drained, average to sandy; avoid constantly wet soils
Harvest	Cut flower spikes as the first florets open; pick leaves for tea before heavy bloom

Ways to Use

Tea: dry lemony leaves/bracts for fragrant herbal infusions.
Cut flowers: unique tiered spikes for fresh summer arrangements.
Garden: deadhead to extend bloom or let a few seed for gentle self-sowing.

What You’ll Receive

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Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds fail to sprout

Pro tip: Surface-sow and mist — tiny seeds germinate best with light and steady moisture. Pinch once early to encourage branching and more blooms.