Description
Wild Bergamot Bee Balm Seeds grow Monarda fistulosa, a perennial native herb with fragrant minty leaves and abundant lavender-purple to pink-purple blooms. Also called bee balm or wild bergamot, this plant is valued in pollinator gardens, cottage borders, and traditional tea/herb plantings, and it should not be confused with bergamot orange.
Why Grow It
- Lavender-purple to pink-purple bee balm blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- Minty aromatic leaves have a long traditional history in tea and herb gardens.
- Perennial in zones 3-10, with plants reaching about 3-4 ft. in bloom.
- Source notes all parts are edible; use as a culinary or traditional herb with normal care and local guidance.
- Watermark-free product imagery is generated for the Nuptial Co. catalog, created without reused third-party photography.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Monarda fistulosa |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Perennial in zones 3-10 |
| Mature height | 3-4 ft. flowering plants |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer to early fall |
| Seed count | 100 organic seeds |
| Sowing advice | Sow outdoors from spring to fall, or about 8 weeks before first expected frost in cooler climates. Surface sow or barely cover, keep evenly moist, and thin or transplant once seedlings are established. |
| Spacing | Space plants about 18-24 in. apart |
| Germination | Usually 10-30 days at about 60-70 F with light and even moisture |
Best For
- native pollinator gardens
- bee balm patches
- tea and herb gardens
- medicinal herb collections
- cottage perennial borders
Packet Details
Includes 100 organic seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. This is Monarda fistulosa wild bergamot, not citrus bergamot orange.
FAQ
Is wild bergamot the same as bergamot orange?
No. This is Monarda fistulosa, also called bee balm or wild bergamot, not the citrus bergamot orange.
Can Wild Bergamot be used in tea gardens?
Yes. The minty aromatic leaves have traditional tea-garden use, but this listing is for seeds and does not make medical claims.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes. The lavender-purple bee balm flowers are very attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
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