{"product_id":"lemon-bee-balm-flower","title":"Lemon Bee Balm Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThis plant is the most prolific flower we've grown on our farm, period. Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda citriodora) has a more rapid growth rate than its Bergamot Lavender relative; a few spring plants of this mint-family rhizome that a small stand of plants will fill out a wide swath of garden area by autumn. Plants form dense pink \/ light purple blossoms five to six inches tall, and like the name suggest, bees absolutely love this stuff. Has similar plant uses to Bergamot Lavender; plant foliage has an oregano scent when crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Details\u003cbr\u003eBee Balm is the easiest to start from seed during the springtime-outdoors in a seedling container or in a greenhouse. Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, then gently press the seeds into the soil by hand and lightly water. Keep seeds consistently moist throughout their germination period and early life phase. Full sun is required for germination. Transplant seedlings into the garden when tall enough to be visually identifiable - this is especially important if you are planting in an area with competition from other garden weeds.\u003cbr\u003ePlants will flower modestly in their first year, but second year and onward flowerings are really where the plants shine. When plants go dormant in the fall they can be divided from cuttings and propagated for transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name:Lemon Bee Balm\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name:Monarda citriodora\u003cbr\u003eDescription:Magisterial plumes of deep pink and magenta-colored blossoms with an oregano-like scent.\u003cbr\u003ePlant Lifespan:Perennial\u003cbr\u003eCold Hardiness (F):Zone 5a (-20 to -15)\u003cbr\u003eLight Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)\u003cbr\u003eSeed In:Early Spring\u003cbr\u003eSeeding Depth:Surface\u003cbr\u003eDays to Sprout:5-14\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Soil Temperature (F):68-72\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing:2-3 ft.\u003cbr\u003ePlant Height:2 ft.\u003cbr\u003eAverage Days from Seed to Harvest:100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedsplant","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":51778731934013,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":51778731966781,"sku":null,"price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":51778731999549,"sku":null,"price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":51778732032317,"sku":null,"price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/1487\/3956\/files\/1_46af50dc-faac-43f1-859d-9e799c89ab17.jpg?v=1780320977","url":"https:\/\/seedsplant.com\/products\/lemon-bee-balm-flower","provider":"Seedsplant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}