- Perennial in zones 3 - 9.
- 90 - 110 days to harvest.
- Package contains 0.5 grams, approximately 100 Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot) Seeds.
- Germination: 5 - 25 days. Plant 1/4 inch deep with 12 inches between plants and 12 inches between rows; grows to 36-48" tall.
Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot) is a member of the mint family that produces beautiful pinkish lavender flowers in the summer and fall. A very hardy plant that is traditionally used to make teas but is also said to have some medicinal properties including antiseptic qualities for minor wounds.