Bee Balm - Monarda fistulosa

Perennial Open Pollinated. Member of the mint family, also called wild bergamot, this herbaceous perennial reaches 4 feet tall with lavender colored flowers in summer. It has a long history of use as a medicinal herb and today is used to flavor herbal teas. It is enjoyable in the garden for its pleasant scent. Grows readily from seed. Sow seeds in early fall or in spring after danger of last frost has passed. Keep soil moist for 6 weeks after planting bee balm.

Flowers: Aromatic leaves. Blooms in summer
Attracts: Attracts birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
Soil: Requires moderately fertile, well draining soil
Native: North America
USDA Zone: 4-8
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Days to Germinate: 10-21 Days
Height At Maturity: 3'-4'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full to Partial Sun. Partial shade.
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 700

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Hummingbirds
Edible Flower
Fragrant
Good Cut Flower
Native
Open-Pollinated
Wildflower

Characteristics

Organic Status : 4 - 8

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Purple

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Perennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

Guarantee

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Bee Balm (pack)