(aka Bee Balm, Horsemint) Used by Native Americans for medicinal and culinary purposes, the citrus-flavored leaves of lemon mint can be minced and added to fruit jellies. Its beautiful purple bracts, held on 24-30" tall plants, are aromatic and colorful in the fall and attract bees.
- Conventional
- Self-seeding annual plants
- Plants grow to 24-30 inches tall
- Purple flower bracts attract bees
- Leaves are aromatic and citrus-flavored
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
You can add the leaves of Lemon Mint to salads or salad dressings. The minced leaves have a citrus flavor that can also be added to marmalades and jellies. Lemon Mint pairs well with seafood and chicken.
