Bergamot, Sweet Leaf (Monarda fistulosa), packet of 30 seeds, Organic
$4.95
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 10
(Sweet leaf bergamot) Herbaceous perennial native to western North America, tho original accession from Pine Ridge in South Dakota. With showy flowers of lavender to rose and leaves both pungent and minty, this wild native plant, hardy in the face of severe frost, drought or flood, accommodates well to the domestic garden and brings long-lasting joy. Fantastic fresh cut flower and tasty tea herb. Sow by sprinkling seed in pots or on surface of a prepared seed bed, working in shallowly with fingers, and tamping well. Keep evenly moist until germination, which takes 1 to 3 weeks. Thin or transplant to 1 foot apart.
30 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
In stock
Question
Kaleigh –
Is this the same as bee balm which can be used for sting poultices?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Kalegh, I don’t know exactly. This plant is indeed sometimes called bee balm. richo
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Nicole (verified owner) –
Hi. I’ve seeded my last order inside in seed trays. These mushroom looking things shot up over night and don’t look like anything I ordered or like any of the other trays. The soil was an organic mix bought at home Depot. Is this just a baby herb?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Nicole,
You are right, those are mushrooms. Actually look like toadstools which are associated with mycorrhizal associations=–makes me feel good about the mix you’re using. The sweet bergamot hasn’t come up yet. Richo
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