Climate:All of North America, Cold Stratification needed, Needs to go through a winter before blooming -, Varied Climates
Color:Purple
Common Name:Bee Balm
Country/Region of Manufacture:United States
Cultivating Difficulty:Very Easy
Custom Bundle:No
Features:Fast Growing, Flowering, Open-Pollinating, Drought Tolerant, If direct sow, sow after your last frost, Plant spacing; 12-18", Plant Depth: 1/16", Planting Time: Spring or Fall, Sow: Start Indoors or Direct Sow
Genus:Monarda
Growth Habit:36-48"
Indoor/Outdoor:Outdoor
Life Cycle:Perennial
MPN:MNS-BEE BALM
Planting Time:60-90 Days
Season of Interest:Fall, Spring, Summer
Soil Type:Clay, Loam, All Soils, All types of soil!, Compost, Mushroom Compost, Top Soil
Sunlight:Full Sun
Type:Flower Seeds
Watering:Moist but will tolerate dry
Description
Description
This native wildflower is a cornerstone of prairie mixes because it is a reliable bloomer, and draws in pollinators of all stripes. It does have a minty aroma, but it is not the same Bergamot used in Earl Grey Tea. This perennial produces honey that is reddish in color.