500 Seeds Bee Balm Wild Bergamot Monarda Fistulosa Perennial Flowering Herb Pollinator Friendly Garden

Bee Balm Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a hardy perennial that produces clusters of delicate lavender-pink flowers atop aromatic, green foliage. This native wildflower is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to many garden settings.

Grow these seeds to enjoy vibrant color and a gentle, minty-citrus fragrance. The leaves and blossoms can be used fresh or dried to make herbal tea. As a clump-forming perennial, it returns year after year and naturalizes beautifully in sunny borders or wildflower patches. Its bloom period provides mid-summer interest.
Species: Monarda fistulosa
Type: Perennial Flowering Herb
Plant Habit: Clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Cold stratify for 4-6 weeks then sow
Sowing: Surface sow, press seeds; light needed for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Also known as Wild Bergamot