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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
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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21 reviews
- 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.
- DanielleRated 5 out of 5 stars1/22/265 Stars
New to growing this; cant wait!
- TODD L.IA, 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 🌻️