Lemon min bergamot is an ornamental annual that is related to bee balm. It is native to the hot, dry environment of the American Southwest and is traditionally used by the Hopi to dress wild game. Its leaves are strongly lemon scented and excellent in cooking and for tea. (Family: Lamiaceae)
Monarda citriodora
This vigorous plant has a wonderful taste and lemony aroma, but it is usually grown as an ornamental or for its cut flowers. Easily started from seed, this produces masses of tiered pink-purple blossoms from August until frost. Self-sows. Flowers cut and dry well.
