Lemon Mint Seeds

Lemon Mint is a colorful native annual that produces striking tiers of lavender-pink flower bracts surrounding clusters of tiny tubular blossoms from early summer through late summer. The aromatic foliage releases a refreshing lemon fragrance when touched, adding another dimension of interest to this beautiful wildflower. Its unique layered blooms and upright habit make Lemon Mint a standout choice for pollinator gardens, native meadows, herb gardens, and cottage landscapes.

The nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to honeybees, native bees, bumblebees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and numerous other beneficial pollinating insects. Flowering continuously through the warm summer months, Lemon Mint provides an abundant nectar supply that keeps the colorful blooms buzzing with activity from sunrise until evening. Its exceptional pollinator value has made it one of the most widely recommended native plants for butterfly gardens and bee-friendly landscapes.

Growing 18 to 36 inches tall, Lemon Mint thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, poor soils, and prairie conditions with ease once established. Its fragrant foliage naturally discourages deer and rabbits while making it ideal for pollinator gardens, native wildflower meadows, herb gardens, roadside plantings, and water-wise landscapes. Easy to grow from seed and often self-sowing, it provides dependable beauty and outstanding wildlife value year after year.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Monarda citriodora
Plant Type: Native annual
Height: 18–36 inches
Spread: 12–18 inches
Flower Color: Lavender-pink to purple
Bloom Season: Early summer through late summer
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and average garden soils
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness: Grown as an annual
Bee Attraction: Outstanding
Butterfly Attraction: Outstanding
Hummingbird Attraction: Excellent

Seedman Notes
Lemon Mint is one of North America's finest native pollinator plants, combining fragrant lemon-scented foliage with beautiful lavender flower clusters that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in remarkable numbers. Its outstanding drought tolerance, long bloom period, and exceptional wildlife value make Monarda citriodora an outstanding choice for pollinator gardens, native meadows, herb gardens, and water-wise landscapes.