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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Wild Bergamot Seeds
Monarda fistulosa
Pink to light-lavender, ¾"–1¼" florets are arranged in a whorl around a pincushion-like center, creating a 2"–4" flattened pom-pom-shaped flower
Planting Wild Bergamot
Plant Spacing
A group of 5 seeds every 18"–24"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to 1/16"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 102 feet. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Surface to 1/16" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 5 seeds every 18"–24" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| 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 or in late summer to fall. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, cut stems when one ring of florets has opened. Change vase water often. |
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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23 reviews
- Loretta G.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/25/26Dud?
Mine never came up. Nearly everything else planted in this bed did. Not sure if it was the seeds or the gardener.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Loretta,
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 🌻️
- Robin T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/20/26So far so good!
I wasn't sure that these would germinate because of reviews but I planted them anyway. They germinated within 2 weeks of planting. I used the manson jar method. I filled 2 large mason jars with wet seed starter soil very lightly covered the seeds with soil misted them with water. Cover jars with plastic wrap and popped small holes in the plastic. Put it under grow light. That's all I did . I was so excited to see sprouts today!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Robin,
What a great success story with our Wild Bergamot Seeds! We love hearing that despite any concerns from other reviews, you went ahead and planted them anyway - and what fantastic results! Your mason jar method sounds like the perfect setup, and germination within 2 weeks is awesome. We can imagine how exciting it must have been to see those first sprouts! Thanks for sharing your Wild Bergamot growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- sVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars3/26/26never germinated. bummed because i excitedly bought two packets.
these never did germinate for me and i tried everything.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/4/26Hey there,
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 🌻️
- AnthonyRated 1 out of 5 stars3/5/261 Star
I’ve tried three diferent times to grow these and they just refuse to germinate. I followed the instructions on the packet, but no luck.
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.