Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda citiodora) also known as Lemon Bergamot, like its cousin Bee Balm has similar whorls of trumpet-shaped flowers but they are lavender rather than rich red. It is easy to start from seed and grows as a full-sun annual. It will self seed, so may believe it is a perennial. It needs good air flow because like all Monarda varieties it is susceptible to powdery mildew. Also they should not be watered from above because moist leaves encourage the mildew. It attracts bees and butterflies and even humming birds, has a bushy round shape and lightly lemon scented leaves. The young leaves are great in salads and stuffing as well as a tea. Native to the Southwest United States, it was originally used by the Hopi People to flavor game and as a tea.
Lemon Catmint (Nepeta cataria 'Citriodora') is a perennial catmint (catnip) with a lemon fragrance. The foliage is a downy green-gray and can get up to 2 feet tall in full sun or part-shade. It grows in zone 3 to 9 and is a member of the mint family. You can always...
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