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Wild Bergamot Seeds

Monarda fistulosa

5.00 (11 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Monarda Fistulosa seeds in early spring, pressing lightly into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-20 days at temperatures from 60-70 degrees F. When the seedlings can safely be handled, thin or transplant for wider spacing. For an early start, start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors.

Growing: Water young plants occasionally. Mature plants prefer well-drained soil and can tolerate drought well. Too much moisture or overcrowding can cause mildew or other fungal diseases. This plant may self-seed, and often spreads by rhizomes. These blossoms attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deadhead for the most blooms. After 2-3 years, the plants can be divided.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: When the flower spikes begin to dry and turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry; thresh them to remove the seed. Shaking the entire plant's seed heads into a container is also effective, but the process should be repeated daily until all the seed has matured. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Horsemint

Latin Name: Monarda fistulosa

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 79,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 48 Inches

Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Aromatic, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Tyler Bruce

Wild Bergamot

Very happy with these seeds

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Dave

Waiting for spring time

I purchased these too late to plant this fall. I have high hopes for this coming spring.

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Montana Maid

Bee Balm

So often seeds for native plants are difficult to locate.LOVE that Everwilde has a wide selection natives!! And will help bees!! Prices reasonable, ships fast, easy transaction. THANKS!!

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By TARA

An amazing and unique flower

These flowers are some of the most unique I have seen, especially in Colorado. The bees love them and they are so fun to grow!

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Brad VanTassel

Great selection filters for native plants

I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Jennifer Zimmerman

Excellent Seeds!

I put some in small pots to get them started and they are sprouting after about a week. I will be pairing them up with some Butterfly Weed and Anise Hyssop in a certain location where I will be removing the sod.

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Joseph Jehens

Plant maturity / bloom time ?

More explicit ln formation on the time period from seed to flowering, which in many cases it could be two or more years. That would help alot.

Best j.j.

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By mmCrystals

Wonderful Seeds!

This is my 3 or 4th time buying these seeeds. Great price and they are good fresh seeds. Germinate easily and beautiful flowers! <3

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Mimi321a

Beautiful flowers and wild to boot!

My seeds came very quickly. I haven't gotten a chance to grow them yet, but I am excited that they are wild and a beautiful shape and color. I will update my review after I grow them.

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Linda Derusha

Highly recommended

Fast

Wild Bergamot Seeds 5.0
Review By Plant Paradise Country Gardens

Fast delivery & good service

Even though we are in Canada, we received our seeds very quickly. We were happy to receive these hard-to-find native seeds. Wonderful seed packaging that closes with a zip lock. The package contained quite a lot of seeds and has good instructions for germinating. We will see if they germinate.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~79,000 Seeds) $14.07 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $40.00 $38.40 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $150.00 $144.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $675.00 $648.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,200.00 $1,152.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This native wildflower is a cornerstone of prairie mixes because it is a reliable bloomer, and draws in pollinators of all stripes. It does have a minty aroma, but It is not the same Bergamot used in Earl Grey Tea. This perennial produces honey that is reddish in color.
Besides being a popular choice for making herbal tea, this plant once had a place in many homes as a sweet scented potpourri. The essential oils in its leaves also made it an excellent flavoring for both foods and beverages. Because of its many uses and its stunning blossoms, the Herb Society of America gave this plant the 2013 Notable Native Herb award. The genus name Monarda honors Spanish botanist Nicolas Bautista Monardes, who studied herbal and medicinal plants from North America during the 16th century. The species name "fistulas" comes from a Latin word meaning "tubular," referring to the shape of each flower's many spikes.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Monarda Fistulosa seeds in early spring, pressing lightly into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 10-20 days at temperatures from 60-70 degrees F. When the seedlings can safely be handled, thin or transplant for wider spacing. For an early start, start the seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors.

Growing: Water young plants occasionally. Mature plants prefer well-drained soil and can tolerate drought well. Too much moisture or overcrowding can cause mildew or other fungal diseases. This plant may self-seed, and often spreads by rhizomes. These blossoms attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deadhead for the most blooms. After 2-3 years, the plants can be divided.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: When the flower spikes begin to dry and turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry; thresh them to remove the seed. Shaking the entire plant's seed heads into a container is also effective, but the process should be repeated daily until all the seed has matured. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Horsemint

Latin Name: Monarda fistulosa

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 79,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 48 Inches

Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Aromatic, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 11 reviews
5.0

Review By Tyler Bruce

Wild Bergamot

Very happy with these seeds

5.0

Review By Dave

Waiting for spring time

I purchased these too late to plant this fall. I have high hopes for this coming spring.

5.0

Review By Montana Maid

Bee Balm

So often seeds for native plants are difficult to locate.LOVE that Everwilde has a wide selection natives!! And will help bees!! Prices reasonable, ships fast, easy transaction. THANKS!!

5.0

Review By TARA

An amazing and unique flower

These flowers are some of the most unique I have seen, especially in Colorado. The bees love them and they are so fun to grow!

5.0

Review By Brad VanTassel

Great selection filters for native plants

I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.

5.0

Review By Jennifer Zimmerman

Excellent Seeds!

I put some in small pots to get them started and they are sprouting after about a week. I will be pairing them up with some Butterfly Weed and Anise Hyssop in a certain location where I will be removing the sod.

5.0

Review By Joseph Jehens

Plant maturity / bloom time ?

More explicit ln formation on the time period from seed to flowering, which in many cases it could be two or more years. That would help alot.

Best j.j.

5.0

Review By mmCrystals

Wonderful Seeds!

This is my 3 or 4th time buying these seeeds. Great price and they are good fresh seeds. Germinate easily and beautiful flowers! <3

5.0

Review By Mimi321a

Beautiful flowers and wild to boot!

My seeds came very quickly. I haven't gotten a chance to grow them yet, but I am excited that they are wild and a beautiful shape and color. I will update my review after I grow them.

5.0

Review By Linda Derusha

Highly recommended

Fast

5.0

Review By Plant Paradise Country Gardens

Fast delivery & good service

Even though we are in Canada, we received our seeds very quickly. We were happy to receive these hard-to-find native seeds. Wonderful seed packaging that closes with a zip lock. The package contained quite a lot of seeds and has good instructions for germinating. We will see if they germinate.