Bee Balm

Bee Balm - Monarda fistulosaPerennial Open Pollinated. Member of the mint family, also called wild bergamot, this herbaceous perennial reaches 4 feet tall with lavender colored flowers in summer. It has a long history of use as a medicinal herb and today is used to flavor herbal teas. It is enjoyable in the garden for its pleasant scent. Grows readily from seed. Sow seeds in early fall or in spring after danger of last frost has passed. Keep soil moist for 6 weeks after planting bee balm.Flowers: Aromatic leaves. Blooms in summerAttracts: Attracts birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and beesSoil: Requires moderately fertile, well draining soilNative: North AmericaUSDA Zone: 4-8Plant In: Fall or SpringPlanting Depth: 1/8"Days to Germinate: 10-21 DaysHeight At Maturity: 3'-4'Sun/Shade Requirements: Full to Partial Sun. Partial shade.Water Needs: Moderate WaterApprox. Seeds Per Pack: 700 Bee balm is native to North America. It originates from various regions across the continent, primarily