100+ Wild Bergamot Wildflower Seeds- Bee Balm Seeds- MONARDA Fistulosa-G043
A popular showy native perennial plant often used as an ornamental planting but also has a high pollinator value. Makes a great tea too. Summer blooming plant with pink to lavender flowers and often found in open, dry fields, thickets and clearings usually on limy soil. Monarda fistulosa. Wild Bergamot seeds, commonly known as Bee Balm, produce curious flowers that vary in shades from pink to lavender.
These flowers appear in July and August above stout, strong stems bearing aromatic leaves. The leaves are excellent in tea, reminiscent of the distinct flavour to Earl Grey blends
How to Grow: Start seed 8-10 weeks early indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors 2-3 weeks before your last frost in the fall. Optimum soil temperatures are 15-21 C (60-70F). Sow seed 6mm (1/4) deep and lightly cover with soil. Thin or space plants to 45-60 cm (18-24”) apart in the garden. Wild Bergamot prefers full sun to light shade.
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 36 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Lavender to pink
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 60 - 70 F (15-21 C)
Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/16 inch
Sowing Rate: Plant this wildflower seed at 3 pounds per acre
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 -24 inches
