Invite a unique and fascinating pollinator magnet to your garden with Spotted Bergamot Bee Balm, also known as Horsemint. This native perennial stands out with its incredible, pagoda-like towers of spotted, lavender-pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer into fall. The entire plant is aromatic, with leaves that have a spicy, oregano-like scent. A favorite of countless native bees and beneficial wasps, this is one of the most ecologically significant plants you can add to a naturalized garden, meadow, or sunny border.

⭐ What you'll love

• Fascinating, tiered towers of spotted, lavender-pink flowers.
• One of the best plants for attracting a huge diversity of native bees and beneficial wasps.
• A tough, drought-tolerant native plant that thrives in sandy soils.
• Aromatic leaves have a spicy scent and a long history of use in traditional herbalism.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Spotted Bergamot Bee Balm (Monarda punctata)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 12-36 inches
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the first or second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers sandy, well-draining soil. Does not tolerate wet winter soil.
• Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are very drought-tolerant.

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