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Bee Balm Seeds - Wild Bergamot

This thistle-like wildflower is the preferred bloom of bees everywhere

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Monarda fistulosa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Famous for its beauty and its fragrance, Bee Balm, also known as Wild Bergamot, is an old flower garden favorite. And did you know that Bee Balm is one of the best attractors of beneficial butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees? All in all, Bee Balm is a "must" for any garden.

  • • Tall-growing pollinator attracting perennial with fragrant blooms
  • • Heirloom garden favorite with purple Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

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 430 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 61,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 244,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Bee Balm Planting Guide to learn more.

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Bee Balm Seeds - Wild Bergamot

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Bee Balm Seeds - Wild Bergamot FAQs

What is Bee Balm also known as?

Bee Balm is also known as Monarda.

Is Bee Balm resistant to animals or disease?

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 Bee Balm?

Bee Balm is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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