lemon bergamot

Lemon bergamot or lemon beebalm, produces lavender to pink flower heads.  The leaves have a distinctive citrus or lemony scent when rubbed or crushed. The flower stems are great for bouquets as cut flowers, and they tend to dry well.  Dried flowers can also be used in tea. It is very easy to grow and attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Packet includes 50-60 seeds.

Lembon Beebalm
Monarda citriodora

Sun
• Full sun - partial shade

Height
• 24"| 60 cm

Spread
• 8" | 20 cm

Life Cycle
• Annual

Sowing Method
• Indoor

Difficulty
• Easy

Uses
• Medicinal teas, fragrance, attracts butterflies, bees & hummingbirds, cut flowers, rabbit & deer resistant

Growing Zones
• 4 - 11