How to grow Lemon Mint

Monarda citriodora

How long does Lemon mint take to grow?

These estimates for how long Lemon mint takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Lemon mint to germinate?
8 days

Average 8 days | Min 6 days | Max 24 days (4)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Lemon mint?
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Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until Lemon mint is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 91 days

Average 91 days | Min 91 days | Max 91 days (1)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Lemon mint?
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Lemon mint Etymology

Has been used as a remedy for bee stings.1

Genus name honors Nicholas Monardes, who was a 16th century Spanish physician from Seville. The Latin “citriodora” comes means having a citrus aroma.1

Other names for Lemon mint

Purple horse mint, Lemon beebalm, Lemon bee balm, Lemon bergamot, lemon mint

Monarda citriodora subsp. citriodora

Footnotes

1 Missouri Botanical Garden


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