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Monarda Didyma Seeds - Bee Balm Mix
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Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma Mix) - Bee Balm is popular in flower and herb gardens because it is easy to establish from Monarda seeds and nothing brings in the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees like Monarda flowers. This beautiful mix of colors is very showy and will have everyone turning their heads.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
30 inches
Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma Mix) - Bee Balm is popular in flower and herb gardens because it is easy to establish from Monarda seeds and nothing brings in the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees like Monarda flowers. This beautiful mix of colors is very showy and will have everyone turning their heads. Medicinal uses Bee Balm is antimicrobial and often times made into tea. It can be used to treat colds, the flu, indigestion, bloating, and nausea.
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.
