Spotted Wild Bergamot "Bee Balm"
Spotted Wild Bergamot "Bee Balm"
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Spotted Wild Bergamot (Monarda punctata), also called Bee Balm, is a unique wildflower in the mint family with a distinctive oregano-like scent. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, it bears blossoms dotted with small purple spots, the source of its species name punctata, meaning dotted. It can also be used for its essential oils in perfumery.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Monarda punctata
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Family: Mint
- Scent: Oregano-like
- Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Pollinator and butterfly gardens
- Native and wildflower plantings
- Hummingbird gardens
- Essential oil and perfume use
- Borders and meadows
How to grow
Direct sow or start indoors and transplant in full sun. As a hardy native, it tolerates lean soils and returns year after year. Leave some blooms in place for pollinators and self-seeding.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more from every packet.
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
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