Wild Bergamot ,Mintleaf Bee Balm Seeds,Monarda Fistulosa – Perennial herb plant
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- 1 oz Approximately 91,400+ Seeds
Mintleaf Bee Balm (Monarda Fistulosa) – Grow Monarda Fistulosa seeds for this attractive and useful perennial herb plant. Also known as Wild Bergamot this perennial is an upright growing plant which spreads out. It has a lovely lavender blossom and distinctively aromatic foliage. Its sweet nectar is a favorite of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Mint Leaf Bee Balm is native to eastern North America and the plains, and it is easy to grow from flower seeds and it multiplies quickly.
Monarda Fistulosa Bergamot can be found naturally along riverbanks and enjoys this rich, organic, moist soil. However, it will grow in average soil as well. Full sun is best, but light shade is tolerated. Mintleaf Bee Balm plants tend to spread more quickly in the shade. Most Monarda herbs multiply rapidly either by underground stems or freely sowing their own flower seed. In order to keep plants healthy and vigorous, they should be divided at least every three years in the spring. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem with Wild Bergamot herb plants. To prevent this fungus from appearing, large clumps should be thinned out so that the air circulates freely around them. The soil should also be kept consistently moist; dry soil promotes powdery mildew.
How To Grow Wild Bergamot: Sow Mintleaf Bee Balm seeds in small pots in late winter. Apply a starter fertilizer solution for the seedlings. Water when the soil surface is dry to the touch. Pinch off the tops of the plants several times during the growing season to encourage branching and a bushier grow habit. When the roots fill the container (about 2 months) they are ready for planting in the garden. Plant the Wild Bergamot seedlings in a sunny, weed-free, well-drained soil, 20 – 30 inches a part. Water, if there are no rains. Wild Bergamot seeds can also be broadcast on a weed-free surface from January to mid-May in sunny locations. Irrigate regularly to keep herb seeds moist until germination, and continue to water Monarda seedlings during pro-longed dry periods.
Approximate seeds per pound:1,120,000
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 – 10
Height: 30 – 60 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Lavender
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 – 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 14 – 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant or 1 pound per acre
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 20 – 30 inches.
Additional Information
SCIENTIFIC NAME Monarda fistulosa
COLOR(S) Purple
TYPE Perennial
SUN ,Full Sun, Partial Shade
MOISTURE Dry, Moderate
HEIGHT (IN.) 36-48
BLOOM PERIOD Summer
SEEDS/LB. 1,463,000
OZ./1000 SQ. FT. 0.25
LBS./ACRE 0.5
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