Wild Bergamot Seeds (Mintleaf Bee Balm Oswego) - 600 Seeds
Enhance your garden with Wild Bergamot, a native perennial known for its aromatic lavender flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This open-pollinated variety offers 600 seeds, ideal for creating a vibrant pollinator-friendly border.
Key Features
- Attracts a variety of pollinators including bees and hummingbirds
- Produces fragrant lavender blooms that add visual and aromatic appeal
- Bushy growth habit reaching 3-5 feet in height
- Low maintenance and adaptable to various soil types
- Prefers partial shade, especially during hot afternoons
- Thrives best in rich, loamy, and fertile soil
- Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for best results
Growing Information
Wild Bergamot grows well in light, dry alkaline soils and requires moderate watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9 and prefers partial shade conditions. This perennial’s bushy form and aromatic flowers make it a valuable addition to gardens focused on supporting pollinators and enhancing biodiversity.