Lemon Mint
CHARACTERISTICS
| Plant Height | 2-3 FT |
|---|---|
| Seed Count | 1,000,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Monarda citriodora |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Environment | Full Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Upland/Grassland |
| Bloom Period | May-July |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Pollinator Value | Very Good |
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Description
Lemon Mint
Lemon Mint is found distributed across the southern half of the United States growing in upland prairie and grasslands. Often called Beebalm, it is a member of the mint family has beautiful purple flowers that bloom from May-July.
- Prefers to grow in dry, well-drained soils that may be rocky and sandy
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade
- Highly utilized by pollinators and humming birds who are attracted to its fragrant flowers
- An easy annual species to grow, it will reseed itself and can form large colonies if allowed
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