Spotted Bee Balm (Horsemint) – 50 Seeds
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. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
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.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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