Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Lambada Bee Balm Seeds
Monarda sp.
Lavender flowers in 2"–2 ½" whorls; individual flowers up to 1"
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 5 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to 1/16"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface to 1/16" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 5 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 14–21 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Chris C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/3/26Lambda bee balm
Germinated very well indoors. Grew in soil blocks, under lights inside until able to grow on outside (about mid April) they are cold hardy! Now producing beautiful flowers with tall stems (late June, early July). So unique! They are a must grow from now on. Thanks BI, your seeds are amazing. TOP quality, always!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/3/26Hey Chris,
We're so thrilled to hear about your fantastic success with the Lambada Bee Balm Seeds! It sounds like you nailed the growing process from germination through to those gorgeous blooms - from soil blocks under lights to beautiful tall-stemmed flowers, that's some impressive gardening! We love that these unique beauties have earned a permanent spot in your garden lineup. Thanks for sharing your bee balm growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Dorea B.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/26/26Disappointed
Never germinated
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Dorea,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KiaraVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars4/7/26Did not germinate well
I bought all my seeds from Botanical Interest this year, and the only two that didn't start was the Oregano and my Bee Balm, both of which belong to the same family. I think the reason they didn't germinate this year was user error due to cooler soil temperatures and I will try again for both next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Kiara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.
- TODD L.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/19/25Seeds
They never grew.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests9/24/25Hey Todd,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️