Bergamot Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens
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Bergamot Seeds
Bergamot, commonly known as Bee Balm, is a flowering perennial valued for its colorful blooms, aromatic foliage, and adaptability to a variety of garden settings. It is suitable for pollinator gardens, flower borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes where seasonal color and garden diversity are desired.
Key Features
Colorful Seasonal Blooms
Produces vibrant flowers that add ornamental interest throughout the growing season.
Aromatic Foliage
Develops fragrant leaves that enhance garden appeal and texture.
Pollinator Garden Plant
Suitable for gardens designed to support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Landscape Versatility
Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, and naturalized plantings.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Monarda didyma |
| Common Name | Bergamot (Bee Balm) |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Upright Flowering Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Summer |
| Sowing Season | Spring, Fall |
| Sowing Months | March–May, September–October |
| Germination Time | 10–21 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Size | 24–48 in Tall × 18–36 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Pollinator Gardens, Borders And Cottage Landscapes
Bergamot is grown for its colorful flowers, aromatic foliage, and adaptable perennial growth habit. It is suitable for pollinator gardens, perennial borders, cottage landscapes, and naturalized plantings where seasonal blooms and garden diversity are desired.