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Wild Bergamot (Monarda) lavender flowers blooming in a native plant garden.

Wild Bergamot "Bee Balm"

by MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped
~100
Seeds Per Packet
85-90
Days to Maturity

Wild Bergamot Bee Balm is a gorgeous native wildflower from the mint family with lavender-pink flower clusters and a deliciously fragrant, oregano-like scent that makes it outstanding brewed into herbal teas and used as a culinary herb. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout its generous blooming season, this long-lived perennial naturalizes beautifully in sunny meadow plantings and garden borders while providing extraordinary ecological value for local pollinators. One of the finest native American wildflowers.

Seed Specifications
Non-GMO Heirloom Open Pollinated Cold Tolerant Heat Tolerant Container Friendly
Product Details
Life cycle
Perennial
Scientific name
Monarda fistulosa
Growing Information
Light requirements
Full Sun
Seeding method
Direct Sow
Days to germinate
10-21 days
Germination temp
65-70°F
Planting depth
1/8 inch
Plant spacing
18 inches
Row spacing
18-24 inches
Plant height
24-48 inches
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