Wild Bergamot – Monarda fistulosa 100 Seeds | Native Perennial | Pollinator Favorite | Fragrant Herb
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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), also known as Bee Balm, is a hardy North American native perennial prized for its lavender-pink, shaggy blooms and aromatic foliage. Blooming from early to late summer, its tubular flowers form showy clusters that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
The fragrant leaves have a pleasant oregano-like scent and have traditionally been used for herbal teas. Wild Bergamot thrives in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands, making it ideal for native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and naturalized landscapes.
Growing 2–4 feet tall, it spreads gradually by rhizomes to form attractive colonies. It is drought tolerant once established and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Wild Bergamot seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Monarda fistulosa
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Non-GMO
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🌿 Plant Details
Common Name: Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm
Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 2–4 feet
Spread: 2–3 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to sandy or clay soils
Water: Low to moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Bloom Time: Early to late summer
Bloom Color: Lavender to pink
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
💡 Excellent for prairie plantings, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, herbal gardens, and naturalized areas.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Cold stratification improves germination.
Stratify: Cold moist stratify for 30 days at 35–40°F.
Sow: Surface sow or lightly press into soil (requires light to germinate).
Keep soil consistently moist but not wet.
Germination typically occurs in 10–20 days after stratification.
Seeds may also be fall sown outdoors for natural winter stratification.
Wild Bergamot – Monarda fistulosa 100 Seeds | Native Perennial | Pollinator Favorite | Fragrant Herb
Wild Bergamot – Monarda fistulosa 100 Seeds | Native Perennial | Pollinator Favorite | Fragrant Herb
$9.99