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Lambada Bee Balm Seeds

Lambada Bee Balm Seeds

SKU:1085

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Bee balm, also known as monarda, is covered with unique, lavender-pink flower clusters that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden. Use the edible petals to replace oregano in savory dishes, steep into tea, bake into breads, add to a fruit salad, or float in punch. We chose this variety because it is more tolerant to dry soil conditions than other varieties of bee balm. Plants bloom quickly for a splash of summer and fall color. The lovely petals are edible with a lemon-mint-oregano flavor. Pretty in a mixed bouquet of cut flowers and in wildflower gardens. 'Lambada' is considered a tender perennial, although it does not reliably overwinter; best grown as an annual.

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Variety Info

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36", 8"–12" wide; wider if perennial in following years.

Variety Info: Lavender flowers in 2"–2 ½" whorls; individual flowers up to 1"

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 14–21 days

Seed Depth: Surface to 1/16"

Seed Spacing: A group of 5 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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  • Kara
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/23/25
    5 Stars

    I love love LOVE these bee balm seeds. Easy to grow, and such a great payoff. Started mine in peat pots a month or two before last frost and they transplanted easily. As you can imagine with the name, bees adore them. I’ll be planting them every year from here on out. Highly recommend!

  • Adriana B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/23/25
    5 Stars

    Loved the seeds!

  • Cynthia G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2/5/25
    4 Stars

    Love botanical interest..so many seeds to choose from. I need more space!

  • Beth M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/20/25
    5 Stars

    Will have my pictures once it blooms this spring/summer. Love the packaging!

  • Christine A.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/4/25
    5 Stars

    Great variety