Description
Turn your garden into a pollinator paradise with our Monarda Mix Bee Balm. This spectacular North American native perennial is a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies alike. It produces fascinating, firework-like flower heads in a vibrant mix of radiant reds and plush purples. The entire plant is wonderfully aromatic, with mint-scented leaves that can be used to brew a delightful herbal tea. Easy to grow and deer-resistant, Bee Balm is a must-have for any wildlife or cottage garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- An absolute magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
- Unique, firework-like flower heads in a beautiful mix of reds and purples.
- Aromatic, minty leaves are perfect for making a traditional herbal tea.
- A hardy, spreading perennial that is resistant to deer.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Monarda Mix Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
- USDA Zone: 4-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 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 rich, moist, well-draining soil.
- Care: Provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.
✅ 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.
FREE SHIPPING/SHIPPING CHARGES
In order to offer the most selection and all of our favorite cottage garden flowers and veggies, we offer seeds and bulbs from several different suppliers.
ONLY seeds (not bulbs) are available for free shipping on orders of $35 or more. You may see more than $35 of seeds in your cart and still not qualify for free shipping if you haven't met that minimum PER SUPPLIER. Sorry for any confusion this may cause! You will always get free shipping on seed orders of $35 or more PER supplier.
You will also see multiple shipping charges for bulbs, seeds, and tools/garden supplies. This isn't duplicate shipping—you're being billed by each supplier that is shipping your order.
Need help planning your garden? Download our seed starting resources:
Cottage Cutting Garden Handbook
Winter Sowing 101
Bloom Time Guide
Direct Sow Cottage Garden Plan
Cottage Garden Plans
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