About This

• Aromatic and Flavorful: Lemon Mint, or Monarda citriodora, is known for its strong lemon scent when crushed, making it a favorite for culinary uses like teas, garnishes, and flavoring in desserts, though its flavor can also evoke oregano as the plant matures.
• Medicinal Uses: Traditionally used in treating respiratory issues like colds and coughs, Lemon Mint has thymol, which contributes to its antiseptic properties, useful in skin applications and for soothing sore throats.
• Ecological Benefits: As a magnet for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, it's an excellent addition to any garden aiming to support local wildlife. Its drought tolerance and preference for full sun make it adaptable to various garden conditions.
• Cultural and Gardening Notes: Native to parts of the U.S. and Mexico, it's often used in native and pollinator gardens. Its vigorous growth habit means it can spread, so it's recommended for areas where it won't overcrowd other plants, yet its beauty and utility make it a garden standout.
• Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
• Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

Overview

• Brand : Seed Needs
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Lemon Mint
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Heirloom, Multipurpose Herb, Non-GMO, Untreated Seed
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun, Partial Shade
• Unit Count : 2.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Sowing info included on every seed packet.
• USDA Hardiness Zone : 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10