planting bergamot seeds Bee Balm Seeds

planting bergamot seeds Bee Balm SeedsBee Balm (Monarda) seeds produce striking pinking purple flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This aromatic, fast growing perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, its perfect for herb gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows, offering long lasting color and fragrance. A perennial native wildflower that is easy to grow and good for the

Bee Balm (Monarda) seeds produce striking pinking purple flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This aromatic, fast-growing perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it’s perfect for herb gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows, offering long-lasting color and fragrance.

A perennial native wildflower that is easy to grow and good for the bees! Aka Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm competes well against weeds so it is a great seed to throw down in an area that you want to go wild.

Plants bloom in July and grow in full to part shade reaching 3-4’ tall and spread by rhizomes. Plants are cold hardy to USDA Zone 3, grow well in heavy clay soils and are deer resistant to boot! Bee Balm feeds a diversity of wildlife including bees, butterflies, sphinx moths, and hummingbirds. Leaves and flowers taste like oregano and can be used as seasoning. Erica loves to frolic among the Bee Balm plants and enjoy the sweet nectar when blossoms are placed on the tongue. Our Bee Balm seeds have been wild harvested from our farm. Plants do not flower until the second year. Midwest genotype. (aka Bergamot)