Lemon Mint

Have you ever heard of Lemon Mint? What about Beebalm or Horsemint? No matter where you’re from or what name you call this plant, it’s all the same: Monarda citriodora. This is a very important pollinator species in Texas. Able to grow in most soils, it provides blooms to pollinators from May through July, or even until October if it rains enough! The plant produces a lemony aroma and attracts all types of pollinator species. The leaves are edible and can be used in herbal teas for calming effects or digestive aids.