Native Wild Bergamot Seeds

Native Wild Bergamot Seeds

Native Wild Bergamot Seeds

$5.00

$5.00

If you love supporting native pollinators, Wild Bergamot is for you. They absolutely love it. You'll frequently see multiple bumble bees enjoying the sweet nector of this beautiful flower. Its fragrant lavender flower clusters bloom throughout summer, attracting butterflies, native bees, hummingbirds, and countless beneficial insects while filling the garden with color and activity.

Wild Bergamot is easy to grow and highly adaptable, It thrives in sunny gardens, prairies, and natural landscapes while tolerating heat and dry conditions once established. After which, it's off to the races. Plant it and enjoy a landscape buzzing with life all summer long!

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

Native Butterflies
Native Bees
Bumble Bees
Hummingbirds
Native Pollinators
Beneficial Insects

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–9
Sunlight:

Full Sun

Soil Moisture:

Medium-Dry
Medium

Soil Type:

Sand
Loam
Gravel
Rocky

Drought Tolerance: Good Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Generally Deer Resistant

Bloom Color:

Lavender
Purple

Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
Bloom Months:

June
July
August

Root Type: Rhizomatous

Ecological Benefits:

Butterfly Nectar Plant
Native Bee Forage
Bumble Bee Forage
Hummingbird Nectar Plant
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Best Sowing Time:

Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 30 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Surface Sow
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Second Growing Season

Scientific Name: Monarda fistulosa
Common Names:

Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm, Wild Bee Balm, Horsemint

Seeds per Starter Packet: 260
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 94000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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