Lemon Beebalm
Formats
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.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Culinary, Spices, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Herbs garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Mauve |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | May, June, July, Spring |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Monarda citriodora |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Seeds per gram | 2000 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Culinary, Spices, Pest-repelling Plants, Gardening, Herbs garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal |
|---|---|
| Exposure | No preference |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand |
| Soil moisture | Moist |
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