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Bergamot - Lemon
SKU:
BE01200A
CA$3.90
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Approximately 1900 seeds per gram.
Lot# BE01200
Monarda citriodora
Lemon bergamot is a fast growing, annual herb reaching 60-90cm (24-36”). It comes from the mint family and may be called Lemon Bee Balm, Lemon Mint. When the crushed, the leaves have a fragrance reminiscent of lemons. Some people describe it as being like oregano, especially later in the season on older leaves. The plant forms a clump with several stems growing out from the centre. The green leaves are 3-8cm long, lanceolate to oval shaped, ending in points. Whorls of white, pink or purple flowers are arranged around the thin stems, creating a lovely flower show.
Lot# BE01200
Monarda citriodora
Lemon bergamot is a fast growing, annual herb reaching 60-90cm (24-36”). It comes from the mint family and may be called Lemon Bee Balm, Lemon Mint. When the crushed, the leaves have a fragrance reminiscent of lemons. Some people describe it as being like oregano, especially later in the season on older leaves. The plant forms a clump with several stems growing out from the centre. The green leaves are 3-8cm long, lanceolate to oval shaped, ending in points. Whorls of white, pink or purple flowers are arranged around the thin stems, creating a lovely flower show.
Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information
Harvest the leaves as desired for fresh use in the kitchen. For drying, harvest leaves before the flowers open. Cut flowers for drying as soon as they’re fully open. Masses of pink-purple blossoms grow from August until frost. Lemon bergamot will self-sow, and its seeds are easy to collect for seed saving. Attractive to honey bees and other beneficial pollinators. Can be used in flower arrangements and the dried flowers used in making tea. |