Monarda Fistulosa Seeds - Wild Bergamot
SEEDS PER POUND
21,120,000
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
30 - 60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Lavender
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Wild Bergamot (Monarda Fistulosa) - Grow Monarda Fistulosa seeds for this attractive and useful perennial plant. Also known as Mintleaf Beebalm this perennial is an upright growing plant which spreads out. It has a lovely lavender blossom and distinctively aromatic foliage.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant or 1 pound per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
20 - 30 inches
Wild Bergamot (Monarda Fistulosa) - Grow Monarda Fistulosa seeds for this attractive and useful perennial herb plant. Also known as Mint Leaf Bee Balm this perennial is an upright growing plant which spreads out. It has a lovely lavender blossom and distinctively aromatic foliage. Its sweet nectar is a favorite of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Wild Bergamot is native to eastern North America and the plains, and it is easy to grow from flower seeds and it multiplies quickly.
Common Questions
Will monarda attract pollinators to my garden?
Monarda are loved by butterflies, hummingbirds as well as beneficial pollinators.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, the monarda plant is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead your flowers.
Should I divide my plants?
Yes, plants should be divided every three years.
When do I prune my monarda plants?
A yearly light pruning can be done if you want to keep your plants bushy. Pinch off the tips of the stems in the spring. In fall cut plants down to a few inches for healthy new spring growth.
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