Monarda media Seeds (Purple Bergamot)

Purple Bergamot, also known as Monarda media, is a captivating plant species characterized by vibrant purple flowers and aromatic foliage. Native to North America, it is commonly found in prairies and woodlands. The plant reaches a height of 2-4 feet and spreads into clumps. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its fragrant blossoms, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Purple Bergamot thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, and gardeners can easily propagate it using Monarda media seeds, ensuring a beautiful and diverse landscape.

Growing Monarda media from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Purple Bergamot Flower Seeds

To germinate Monarda media seeds, soak them in warm water for 24 hours to soften the seed coat. Then, sow the seeds on the soil surface, covering them with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location for germination.

We source all of our Monarda media seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Purple Bergamot seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Purple Bergamot seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Monarda media seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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