100 Wild Bergamot Seeds Monarda fistulosa Native Bee Balm Prairie Wildflower Perennial

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its distinctive lavender-pink blooms and aromatic foliage. This clump-forming member of the mint family brings soft color and lively texture to prairies, meadows, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings, returning reliably year after year in suitable climates.

The blooms appear in whorled clusters atop sturdy stems through summer and make a fine addition to cut arrangements. The fragrant leaves have a long history of culinary and tea use, and the plant works well massed in borders, naturalized in wildflower meadows, or placed in rain gardens and native plant landscapes.
Species: Monarda fistulosa
Variety: Wild Bergamot
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, medium moisture; tolerates poor to average soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-28 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly press into soil; needs light to germinate
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; blooms attract pollinators