15% OFF ALL SEEDS WITH COUPON CODE BLACKFRIDAY
Skip to the content
SELECT SEEDS

We're getting ready for the new year!

We have been busy packing our favorite flower seeds and gearing up for another amazing year. Stay tuned for back in stock seeds and plants for 2025 plus over 75 new varieties!
Bee Balm - Wild Bergamot
Bee Balm - Wild Bergamot
Seed Packet

Bee Balm - Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa
This deer-proof North American native perennial will attract a plethora of pollinators with its lavender-pink blossoms over a long summer bloom period. Clumps of attractive grey-green foliage may darken as the air chills come autumn. The aromatic leaves are often used in teas. Self-sows and spreads underground via rhizomes. Pinch back after blooming to promote a bushier habit.
SKU #S1311
$3.25
Growing Companions
Agastache 'Korean Zest' Organic
Agastache 'Korean Zest' Organic
Golden Marguerite 'Kelwayi'
Golden Marguerite 'Kelwayi'
Roman Chamomile Organic
Roman Chamomile Organic
Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'
Agastache 'Golden Jubilee'
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
275
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
2.5-5' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular to rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Lavender pink
Features
Scented Leaves
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface or barely cover.
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Starting Indoors:
A moist stratification period of 30 days in the refrigerator may be beneficial but is not required for germination. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Keep at 60-70F, then after transplant, grow on cooler 55-60F until setting outdoors.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow outdoors in spring or early fall.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last spring frost date or in early autumn.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Bee balm is an essential perennial for sunny, moist meadow plantings and informal borders, where it attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, specialist bees and bumblebees, and provides nesting sites. For the best show, plant into compost-enriched soils and space well apart to discourage powdery mildew. Deadhead flower heads that have faded to encourage a rebloom or allow the dried stems and flower heads to add interest to late fall and winter gardens. A member of the mint family, it spreads readily by runners and can hollow out in the center after a few years. Divide every 2-3 years, or cut offshoots to replant. A host plant to the caterpillars of several moth species.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist, especially in full sun, but avoid overly saturated soils.
Soil pH:
Prefers acidic to neutral, but will grow in slightly alkaline soils. Adding some well-rotted manure to alkaline soil can help to bring the pH level down a bit.
Fertilizer:
Each spring, apply about 1/2-1" of compost.
Diseases & Pests:
Mildew and leaf spot can be prevented by proper thinning and allowing for good air circulation. Keeping soil evenly moist while not splashing the leaves when watering will also help to prevent this problem.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when the flowers are nearly open.
Access here