100 Seeds Wild Bergamot Bee Balm Native Flower Pollinator Garden

Wild Bergamot, also known as bee balm, is a native North American perennial prized for its distinctive, fringed blooms and aromatic foliage. A staple of meadows and wildflower gardens, it attracts a wide range of pollinators and adds an airy, natural texture to any landscape.

This versatile plant works beautifully in cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and naturalized areas. Its fragrant leaves have traditionally been used in teas and culinary applications, while the shaggy flowers provide weeks of color through summer. It grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, tolerating dryness once established.
Species: Monarda fistulosa
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to dry
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Deadhead to prolong bloom; divide clumps every few years