Description
20 Scarlet Bee Balm seeds If you're a fan of hummingbirds, THIS is your plant. Monarda are very attractive to Bees, Butterflies & Hummingbirds. With both fragrant foliage & colorful flowers, Bee Balm is ideal for making potpourri or herbal wreaths. Strong grower in the North, can be overpowering in Southern gardens so allow plenty of space. Erect stems support uniquely shaped flowers. All of our varieties have good to excellent mildew resistance. When crushed the foliage will release a spicy fragrance & the leaves can be used to make delightful teas. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS Direct sow in early spring, pressing lightly into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-20 days at temperatures from 60-70 degrees F. When the seedlings can safely be handled, thin or transplant for wider spacing. For an early start, start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost & transplant outdoors. Keep the plants watered; this plant prefers moist soil, & should not be allowed to dry out. Dry soil or overcrowding can cause mildew or other fungal diseases. It may self-seed, & often spreads by rhizomes. These flowers particularly attract hummingbirds, bees, & butterflies. For a possible second blooming, cut back the plant by one third after the first blooms have faded. After 2-3 years, the plants can be divided SHIPPING We try to get all orders out the day of purchase, but processing time can run 1-3 days depending on volume. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking. Bee Balm, Scarlet Bergamot | 20 Seeds Medicinal Culinary Herb Non Gmo Monarda Citriodora
