Bee Balm | Wild Bergamot

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Perennial Native 60 days to harvest Monarda fistulosa

NATIVE Joyful, gorgeous and deliciously medicinal, bee balm is easy to grow and tenaciously perennial. Also known as monarda or wild bergamot, Monarda fistulosa is native to the Northeast, attracting beneficial pollinators and building soil.

Bee balm can also be established through August, though she may not flower until her second summer if sown past June here in Zone 5.

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When to Seed: Transplant only, sowing indoors ~5-6 weeks before last frost and transplanting after frost. Sow in soil blocks, knowing light is needed for germination, and bottom-water to avoid displaced seed. Transfer to larger pot with first true leaves and harden off before transplanting.

 Full/Part Sun     Seed Depth: barely cover     

Days to Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70°F

Plant spacing: 12 inches

Days to Flower: 60     Height: 3-4 feet

Harvest: Harvest flowers in peak bloom for medicine.

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