Lemon Bergamot
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A Fragrant Bergamot for Your Gardens
Lemon Balm Seeds also 'Monarda Citriodora' (Monarda citriodora) , offered by Semences OSC.
This vibrant 2-foot-tall annual features unique, lemon-scented lavender-white flowers in clusters that are perfect for perfuming your garden. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, it enriches both the aesthetics and ecosystem of your outdoor space.
Spread: 25 cm per plant.
Plant height: 60 cm.
Quantity per pack: Approximately 500 seeds.
Companion plants: Sage, lavender, echinacea.
Enemy plants: None notable.
How to Grow:
Start indoors in a soilless mix 8 weeks before planned planting in late May or early June. Leave seeds uncovered and maintain a temperature of 72°F (22°C) during germination (10 days). Grow under lights at 57°F (14°C), harden off seedlings, then transplant outdoors once frost has passed. Plant in a sunny location, spacing seedlings 10 inches (25cm) apart.
This easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun. It produces beautiful, lemon-scented flowers that enhance summer gardens while attracting essential pollinators.
