Grow Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — a beautiful native wildflower known for its fragrant blooms and pollinator-attracting power. These Non-GMO seeds produce lavender-pink flowers that fill your garden with color and a pleasant, minty aroma. Loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, Wild Bergamot is a must-have for anyone looking to create a lush, eco-friendly, and pollinator-supportive landscape.

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for home gardens, wildflower meadows, and borders. With minimal maintenance, it grows vigorously and returns year after year with abundant blooms.

Features:

• Fragrant lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Excellent for wildflower gardens, borders, and pollinator habitats

• Non-GMO and naturally sourced seeds

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Specifications:

• Common Name: Wild Bergamot

• Scientific Name: Monarda fistulosa

• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower

• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming herbaceous plant

• Height: 2–4 feet (60–120 cm)

• Spread: 1.5–3 feet (45–90 cm)

• Flower Color: Lavender to pink

• Blooming Season: Mid to late summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy or sandy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant after establishment

• Temperature Range: 60–85°F (15–29°C)

• Season: Best sown in early spring or fall

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Pollination: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

• Planting Guide:

  1. Sow seeds on the soil surface; lightly press but do not cover.

  2. Keep soil moist until germination.

  3. Place in a sunny location or area with good air circulation.

  4. Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.

  5. Water regularly during establishment, then sparingly once mature.

  6. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering.