Wild Bergamot (Bee Balm)

Monarda fistulosa    Approximately 50 seeds per pack. Germination ~ 62% March 2025 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. Makes a delicious almost musky-flavored honey. DAYS TO MATURITY: Germinates in 14-20 days, Mature in 1 year PLANT DESCRIPTION: (Monarda fistulosa) 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. Makes a delicious almost musky-flavored honey. HISTORY: Wild Bergamot, also known as bee balm or Oswego tea, has a captivating botanical history rooted in North America. This perennial herb belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is native to the eastern and central regions of the continent.