Bee Balm 'Lemon Bergamot'

This citrus-scented annual is a pollinator favourite, producing stacked clusters of lavender-pink blooms along tall, sturdy stems. Its dried leaves make a refreshing herbal tea with a hint of lemon, and the flower stems are excellent both fresh and dried in floral arrangements. Highly attractive to honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also known as Bergamot, Mondarda, or Purple Horsemint.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

SITE: Full Sun - Part Shade

TYPE: Annual

DEPTH: 1/8" A sprinkle of vermiculite over seed trays will increase humidity for good germination.

GERMINATION: 14 - 21 days at 16 - 21°C

HEIGHT: 24 - 36”

MATURITY: 100 - 115 Days

SPACING: 18 - 24”

PINCH: Yes 6 - 8"

Growing:
Direct sow in early spring or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for a head start. Keep soil moist but not soggy. Thin seedlings when 2–3" tall. Prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Apply a balanced fertilizer before planting and again after thinning. Deadhead to encourage extended blooming.