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Wild Bergamot (bee balm)

Quick Facts:

  • Easy-to-grow
  • Stunning, lavender colored flowers
  • Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
  • Rabbit-resistant foliage
  • Used to treat indigestion, colds, flus

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Quantity: Packet (250 Seeds)

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Wild Bergamot (bee balm)

More about Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot is an easy-to-grow native wildflower that produces stunning lavender-colored flowers which attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.  Rabbit-resistant foliage has historically been used to treat indigestion, colds and flus.  Perennial.  Flowers in the second year.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot is an easy-to-grow native wildflower that produces stunning lavender-colored flowers which attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.  Rabbit-resistant foliage has historically been used to treat indigestion, colds and flus.  Perennial.  Flowers in the second year.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

Little Girl planting seeds
Little girl planting seeds

How to Grow Wild Bergamot

Wild Bergamot prefers full to part sun and well-drained, loamy soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels, but prefers slightly acidic soil. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before average last frost.  Surface sow seeds and cover very lightly with fine potting mix. Transplant into individual containers once seedlings have a couple true leaves.  Can also be direct-seeded in the spring and thinned to one plant every 12-18 inches.  Flowers in the second year.

Harden off seedlings for a few days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, dig a hole roughly the size of the root ball and lower the seedling in, being careful not to disturb the roots. Backfill with loose soil and water well. Space plants 12-18" in all directions. Keep well-watered until the plants are established.

The most common disease to affect Wild Bergamot is powdery mildew. Space plants adequately to promote airflow and avoid overhead watering or watering at night, which may promote disease.

Wild Bergamot makes exceptional cut flowers. They have a long vase life, and their bright purple-pink flowers and fragrant foliage make them a great addition to any bouquet.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Harvest Wild Bergamot seeds when the flowers have dried and the seed heads have turned brown. Cut the seed heads off the plant and place them in a paper bag to dry. Once dry, shake the bag to release the seeds. Wild Bergamot also propagates easily through stem cuttings.

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SEED LONGETIVITY:

Wild Bergamot seeds typically remain viable for up to two years if stored in a cool, dry place.

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Fast shipping and great packaging.

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Lauren Moore
Arrived quickly (even during a pandemic) and germinated nicely. Growing like crazy.

My first order; very happy with it. Had no problem germinating, and they're very fast-growing and healthy.

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Nicholas Rapagnani
Seeds arrived quickly, great packaging, germinated well!

This was my first order from Thresh...The seed arrived very quickly. The packaging is easy to open and collect the seeds. The germination rate was excellent.
Looking forward to ordering from Thresh seeds again!
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Jenn Peterson
Great Seeds and my plants are growing great

Ordered seed last winter in hopes of having time to start my herbal garden this spring ( little did I know we would all be in lockdown for Spring 2020. I was able to start my garden, and my bee balm is growing great. I will be ordering more seeds to add some flowers to my garden.

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