How many seeds are in the packet?
25 Seeds+.
Lemon mint (Monarda citriodora) has aromatic foliage and pink-lavender flower whorls. This annual or biennial herb attracts pollinators and brings lemon-scented leaves to the kitchen garden.
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Bee Balm Lemon Mint Edible Flower SeedsMonarda citriodora
Lemon mint (Monarda citriodora) has aromatic foliage and pink-lavender flower whorls. This annual or biennial herb attracts pollinators and brings lemon-scented leaves to the kitchen garden.
Packet: 25 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Scatter petals over salads for citrusy zing
- Infuse flowers in cocktails, syrups, or teas for lemon-mint notes
- Flavor breads, butters, and herbal spreads with crushed blooms
- Use as edible decoration for cakes & desserts
- Add leaves & petals to soups or marinades for herbal brightness
In the garden
- Annual or biennial, roughly 30–90 cm depending on conditions.
- Sun and well-drained soil.
- Flowering commonly runs from spring into summer; timing varies with climate and sowing date.
- Can self-seed; watch for powdery mildew.
Flavor Profile
Bright lemon, cooling mint, and subtle oregano-like spice.
Serving idea
Bee Balm Lemon Mint is the edible flower that works double-time. Its lavender blooms are plate-ready garnishes, while the petals and leaves carry a lemon-mint punch chefs love in teas, cocktails, and condiments. Beautiful, aromatic, and versatile — the perfect floral accent for modern kitchens and mixology.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Monarda citriodora
- Habit
- Annual or biennial; approximately 30–90 cm.
- Flavor
- Lemon-mint with herbal spice
- Culinary Uses
- Teas, cocktails, salads, desserts, breads, marinades
- In the garden
- Aromatic herb for pollinator plantings.
Explore the kitchen garden
Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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