Bee Balm Seeds – Perennial Pollinator

Bring life and color to your garden with Bee Balm Seeds, a cherished North American native plant known for its vibrant, nectar-rich blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Ideal for pollinator gardens, borders, and cottage landscapes, Bee Balm (Monarda) adds beauty and biodiversity to any outdoor space. Its fragrant foliage and showy flowers make it a stunning and beneficial addition to your summer garden.

Features:

• Attracts Pollinators: Naturally draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

• Fragrant Blooms: Produces beautiful, aromatic flowers in shades of red, pink, and purple.

• Easy to Grow: Thrives in a range of soils with minimal maintenance.

• Long Blooming Season: Offers colorful blooms from early to late summer.

• Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Naturally deters common garden pests.

• Medicinal and Ornamental Uses: Traditionally valued for its pleasant scent and ornamental appeal.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Bee Balm

• Scientific Name: Monarda didyma

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Spread: 18–24 inches

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, rich soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Bloom Season: Early to late summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Planting Season:

  • Spring (March–May) – for best germination and establishment

  • Fall (September–October) – for natural stratification

• Germination Time: 10–30 days

• Temperature for Germination: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; divide clumps every 2–3 years.