Bee Balm Seeds – Perennial Wildflower

Bring vibrant color and pollinator-friendly blooms to your garden with Bee Balm Seeds, a beloved perennial wildflower native to North America. Known for its aromatic leaves and striking clusters of red, pink, or purple blossoms, Bee Balm attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, making it a perfect choice for borders, pollinator gardens, or naturalized landscapes.

With its minty fragrance and resistance to most pests, Bee Balm is an excellent addition to gardens that aim for both beauty and biodiversity.

Features:

• Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Easy to grow in a variety of soils

• Produces vibrant, aromatic flowers

• Deer-resistant and low maintenance

• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and wildflower areas

Specifications:

• Common Name: Bee Balm

• Scientific Name: Monarda didyma

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer (June to August)

• Flower Colors: Red, pink, purple, and white varieties

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil

• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic

• Height: 24–48 inches

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost (February to April depending on region)

  • Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is warm (April to June)

• Germination Time: 10–30 days

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth and divide plants every 2–3 years to prevent overcrowding