Lemon Bergamot

Monarda citriodora

  • COMMON NAMES

    Lemon Bergamot, Lemon Beebalm, Lemon Horsemint, Lemon Mint, Purple Horsemint

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Asteraceae

    The Daisy Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to North America.

  • HABITAT

    This plant grows well in rocky, and sandy soil & full sun.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf & Flower

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile Oils & Alkaloids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Herbaceous & Sweet

PAIRING: Tea, Desserts, Spirits

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.