Description
Add delightful fragrance and culinary flair to your Massachusetts herb garden with Lemon Bergamot Mint. This vigorous perennial herb features fragrant green leaves with a fresh, minty-lemon aroma and flavor. In midsummer, it produces soft lavender blooms that rise above the foliage, adding a touch of color. Perfect for teas, seasoning, or fresh eating, this mint brings beauty and function to any garden.
Lemon Bergamot Mint is best planted in containers or confined beds, as it can spread quickly in the ground. It thrives in sunny locations and requires minimal care beyond routine trimming. Ideal for groundcovers or potted arrangements, this herb is both ornamental and practical. Enjoy harvesting flavorful leaves from late spring to fall right in your Massachusetts backyard.
Each plant comes in a 3.5″ growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita 'Citrata'
Color: purple
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: around 2 times per week
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: ground-hugging
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial herb
Mature Size: height (24″), width (24″)
Blooming Season: mid summer
Growth Rate: fast
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