Wild Bergamot is Monarda fistulosa, a North American native bee balm. This Pinetree Garden Seeds packet holds 100 seeds and grows pinkish lavender flowers with oregano-thyme scented foliage.
Sow on the surface and lightly cover indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost at 60-70ºF. Sprout comes in 15-21 days. Set outside after frost 12-24 inches apart in sun to part shade and fertile well-drained soil. Plants reach 36-48 inches tall. Cut tops at peak bloom for fresh use or drying.
Features
Perennial in zones 4-10
Nectar source for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
