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Bee Balm Seeds - Mix

Colorful blooms with a delightful fragrance

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Monarda didyma

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 40 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

Our Bee Balm Mix produces clusters of showy, tubular flowers that bloom in a range of colors with petals arranged in a unique whorled pattern that creates a striking visual effect. This mix has a delightful fragrance that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden. The scent is often described as spicy or minty, and it can fill the air with its sweet aroma. Bee balm has been used for centuries by Native Americans for its diverse qualities.

  • • Clusters of showy, tubular petals
  • • Fragrant leaves attracts pollinators
  • • A member of the mint family

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 200 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bee Balm Planting Guide to learn more.
Bee Balm Seeds - Mix

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Bee Balm Seeds - Mix FAQs

What is Mix Bee Balm also known as?

Mix Bee Balm is also known as Monarda.

Is Mix Bee Balm resistant to animals or disease?

Mix Bee Balm is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Mix Bee Balm?

Mix Bee Balm is an open pollinated seed.

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