{"product_id":"25-lemon-bee-balm-seeds-fragrant-pollinator-plant-for-gardens","title":"25 Lemon Bee Balm Seeds – Fragrant Pollinator Plant for Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Bee Balm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) is an annual wildflower known for its fragrant, lemon-scented foliage and distinctive whorls of tubular flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This easy-to-grow pollinator plant adds a bright, airy texture to flower borders, herb gardens, and meadow plantings, and its aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried for teas and potpourri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to parts of North America, Lemon Bee Balm thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat and dry conditions once established. Its tiered clusters of pale lavender to pinkish flowers bloom through summer, providing weeks of color and nectar for beneficial insects. Whether you are creating a pollinator-friendly garden or looking for a low-maintenance annual with a pleasant citrus scent, Lemon Bee Balm is a rewarding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, lemon-scented foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhorled clusters of tubular flowers in shades of lavender and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual wildflower that blooms in its first year from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Lemon Bee Balm seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10–20 days at 65–70°F. Once seedlings have a few sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish, then reduce watering as they become more drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or allow some flowers to go to seed for self-sowing and to feed birds. Lemon Bee Balm is generally pest-free and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to pollinator gardens and wildflower meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Lemon Bee Balm seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776159908150,"sku":"FOLIA-304","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6895731819_eoyq.jpg?v=1792468150","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/25-lemon-bee-balm-seeds-fragrant-pollinator-plant-for-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}