Wild Bergamont or Bee Balm, Native to the United States

Bee Balm or Wild Bergamont is found across the Eastern half of the United States. It is beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  It is used for tea, had medicinal qualities that go back to ancient times.  It loves prairies, forest edges and open forests. It is a staple in many wild garden mixes and is a great flower to add to any natural  landscape. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic options available
  
• Annual plants grow to 4-5 foot tall
• Light Purple Blossoms
  
• Can be used as a fresh-cut or dry flower
• .1 gram or ~200 Seeds

Sizing Instructions

• 1/4 oz sows 1,000 sq ft
• 1 oz sows 4,000 sq ft
• 1/2 lb sows 1 acre

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when light frost is still possible. Barely cover the soil Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Loves rich loam. 

• Germination 14-28 days
• Thin 18-24" apart
• Light - Full Sun

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