100 Seeds Bee Balm Monarda Didyma Blue Shades Perennial Fragrant Lavender Blue Blooms Attract Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds

This listing offers 100 seeds of Blue Shades Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), a charming perennial known for its fragrant foliage and clusters of lavender-blue flowers. These easy-to-grow plants bring a soft, eye-catching color to garden borders and are a favorite among pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Ideal for ornamental garden beds, cottage landscapes, and cut flower arrangements, this bee balm adds texture and fragrance to any sunny spot. It forms upright, bushy clumps and blooms from mid to late summer. Regular deadheading encourages continued blooming and helps maintain a tidy appearance.
Species: Monarda didyma
Variety: Blue Shades
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moist soil
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Requires light; sow on surface and keep moist. Germination typically in 7-14 days at 70°F (21°C).
Sowing: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after danger of frost has passed.
Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
Notes: Fragrant leaves and flowers; excellent for pollinators; may self-seed in ideal conditions.