Wild Bergamot Seeds (Monarda fistulosa)

Bring a North American native to your garden with Wild Bergamot Seeds (Monarda fistulosa), also known as Bee Balm. This hardy perennial is admired for its lavender to rose-colored blooms, fragrant minty foliage, and ability to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. A favorite in cottage gardens, native landscapes, and traditional herb gardens, wild bergamot is also appreciated for its long history of culinary and traditional herbal use.

Our Certified Organically Grown Wild Bergamot Seeds are sourced from Botanical Interests, a trusted seed company known for high-quality garden seeds. Whether you're creating a pollinator garden, planting a native landscape, or growing herbs for tea and herbal projects, wild bergamot is a beautiful and versatile addition to the homestead.

Homestead Ideas

• Create a pollinator-friendly garden filled with native flowers.
• Harvest blooms for fresh or dried flower arrangements.
• Grow alongside echinacea, yarrow, and other prairie perennials.
• Harvest leaves and flowers for herbal teas and traditional herbal projects.
• Add natural beauty and fragrance to cottage gardens and borders.

⭐ Pro Tip Wild bergamot flowers make beautiful cut flowers, while the fragrant leaves can be harvested fresh or dried for homemade herbal tea blends.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa
• Common Names: Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm
• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–10
• Recommended Spacing: Approximately 12 inches
• Seed Source: Botanical Interests
• Certified Organically Grown

Planting Instructions

Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly press them into the soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination. Once seedlings are established, thin or transplant plants to approximately 12 inches apart.

What's Included

• Certified Organically Grown Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Seeds from Botanical Interests