100 Seeds Purple Bergamot Monarda media Pollinator Wildflower

Purple Bergamot is a clump-forming perennial in the mint family, valued for its showy, shaggy blooms in rich violet-purple tones. Native to North America, it brings long-lasting color to borders, meadow plantings, and rain gardens, and its fragrant foliage lends a pleasant herbal note to the garden.

The blooms rise on upright stems through summer and draw in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while the aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried for teas and culinary flavoring. Plants spread gradually by rhizomes to form a fuller colony over time, making it a fine choice for naturalized areas, cottage borders, and mixed perennial beds.
Species: Monarda media
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates average to rich soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-28 days at 65-70F; cold stratification for 2-4 weeks improves results
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly press in; light aids germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Deadhead to extend bloom; divide clumps every few years