55 Seeds| Bee Balm Purple Bergamot Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Horsemint Herb, Fragrant Lavender-Purple Flowers, Pollinator Friendly, Easy to Grow Perennial for Tea, Medicinal Use, Borders, and Cottage Gardens#6021 ^Sale

Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa), also known as Purple Bergamot or Horsemint, is a hardy perennial herb with fragrant lavender-purple flowers and aromatic foliage. A favorite in pollinator gardens, its blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout summer. The leaves can be dried and brewed into a soothing tea with a minty, oregano-like flavor, while the blooms add charm to borders and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Bee Balm is a versatile herb for both ornamental and practical use. Seeds are heirloom, Non-GMO, and open-pollinated, ideal for herbal gardens and pollinator landscapes.

How to Plant

• When: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors in spring or fall.

• Soil & Sun: Well-drained soil; full sun to partial shade.

• Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil; do not bury deeply.

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart.

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; drought tolerant once established.

• Days to maturity: 80–90 days from seed; perennial plant returns yearly.

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer, with long-lasting flowers.

Uses

• Tea Herb: Dry leaves for herbal teas with a minty flavor.

• Medicinal Herb: Traditionally used in soothing teas and home remedies.

• Pollinator Plant: Essential for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

• Ornamental: Beautiful purple blooms for borders, wildflower patches, or cottage gardens.