{"product_id":"wild-bergamot-bee-balm","title":"Wild Bergamot \"Bee Balm\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Bergamot, or Bee Balm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e), is a vibrant perennial herb\u003c\/strong\u003e with striking tubular purple flowers that draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its aromatic leaves are used in teas and potpourris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarda fistulosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular, purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, usable in teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator and native plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal teas and potpourris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface sow seeds, as they need light to germinate, and cold stratify for best results. Plant in full sun to part shade in average soil. Once established, this hardy perennial returns each year and spreads readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest the aromatic leaves and flowers for teas and potpourris. The blooms also make a colorful, pollinator-friendly addition to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds with a mission to make gardening accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792550203670,"sku":"FLO06","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/FLO6wildbergamotbeebalmflower_4f5f3a71-dfbe-4376-a057-661679293068.jpg?v=1764687885","url":"https:\/\/madelines.co\/products\/wild-bergamot-bee-balm","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}