Seed Savers Lemon Mint Herb

(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. Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Plant out in early spring just before last frost. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before last frost Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade