Bee Balm Seeds - Lemon Mint
$3.25
Monarda citriodora
HEIRLOOM. A brilliant addition to late summer gardens. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees flock to these edible, lavender colored flowers on 12-24" tall plants. Leaves and flowers are used for tea.
Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Bee balm benefits from cold stratification. It will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once established, bee balm is quite drought tolerant. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Annual.
These seeds benefit from cold stratification.
- Planting Information
| Min. seeds / packet | Packet weight | Average seeds / g | Average seeds / oz |
| 130 | 0.1 g | 2000 | 56,000 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-85°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Days to harvest |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | surface | 3" | 80-90 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 18-24" | 10-20 | Annual | 2 years |