SEEDS OF LEMON BEEBALM - MONARDA CITRIODORA
An ornamental plant for gardens and vegetable gardens. The leaves are used in herbal teas and with salads for its intense lemon flavor. It is interesting as a spice for dishes based on fish or chicken, as well as in pastry. It is medicinal in case of colds, fevers and respiratory problems. This plant is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Annual. 70 cm. Magenta flowers with a touch of pink, violet and white. Spear-shaped leaves. When rubbed the leaves spread a lemon scent.
Grow best on acid, sandy and clay soils.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 18ºC/22ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
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| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Flower colour | Mauve |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Culinary, Edging, Gardening, Herbs garden, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants, Spices |
| Seeds per gram | 2000 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Ph | Acid |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | No preference |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !