{"title":"Bee Balm Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMonarda\u003c\/i\u003e spp.) A mint family relative, Bee Balm has strongly flavored foliage that is an excellent addition to teas, and the tubular flowers can be used for a delightfully unique garnish. A favorite of pollinators and hummingbirds!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bee-balm-lemon","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Lemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e). This striking native wildflower is a pollinator magnet and flavorful culinary and tea herb. The lightly lemony flavor of the leaves makes this an excellent choice as a tea plant or for use in sweet and savory culinary preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon bee balm grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, making it suitable for various garden conditions. This plant is native to the central and southern United States and does well in poor, rocky, or sandy soils. It is quite drought-tolerant, needing less frequent watering as it grows, and can handle dry conditions better than many other garden herbs. However, for better growth, water the plant when the top inch or two of the soil feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511134716190,"sku":"HB124","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_lemon.jpg?v=1782396348"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-spielarten-mix","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Spielarten Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/em\u003e). A beautiful mix of this pollinator-friendly perennial. Shades of mauve, lavender, purple, pink, and more will entice butterflies, bees, and, of course, hummingbirds. A delightful edible, medicinal, \u0026amp; ornamental, the leaves and flowers can be steeped into teas, homemade cough syrups, jellies, and more. This showy mix is a top choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee balm grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates. These plants prefer well-drained, loamy soil enriched with organic matter like compost. They like full sun to light shade and average, well-drained soil. The plants should not be kept saturated or allowed to wilt. Perennial in zones 4-9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511137403166,"sku":"HB277","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_spielarten_mix.jpg?v=1782396725"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-spotted","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Spotted","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e). A unique pagoda-style bloom that people and pollinators equally love! While the flowers of this plant are usually yellow with maroon splashes, the real show is in the powdery pink leaf-like bracts. Great for deer-resistant and low-maintenance gardens. It contains more of the beneficial aromatic thymol than other members of the mint family, making it useful in medicinal preparations. During flooding and drought conditions, this plant shines and has been called the toughest plant in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted bee balm grows best in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and can even grow in poorer soil conditions where other plants might struggle. Light aids in germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511649960222,"sku":"HB278","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_spotted.jpg?v=1782402942"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-wild-bergamot","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Wild Bergamot","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e). A perennial popular with pollinators. This wildflower is native to the prairies, plains, meadows, and pastures of North America. The aromatic foliage is reminiscent of oregano, and the flowers range in shades of Earl Grey to lavender and pink. An important nectar plant for native bees and long used in traditional medicine!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Bergamot is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and even clay soils. It is quite drought-tolerant once established, thanks to its deep root system, and prefers medium-moist to dry conditions. Light helps germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511652811038,"sku":"HB292","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_wild_bergamot.jpg?v=1782402542"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-bergamo","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Bergamo","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e). Annual. Extremely attractive to pollinators. More refined and floriferous than other types of monarda. The easy-to-grow, robust 2- to 3-foot-tall plants will bloom all summer long, in rose-plum colored flower spikes. One of our favorite scented and ornamental herbs! Great for tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergamo bee balm is best planted in full sun to partial shade. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and likes regular watering, especially during dry spells. Adding organic matter such as compost can improve soil fertility and support healthy plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511817011486,"sku":"HB279","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_bergamo.jpg?v=1782405791"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-panorama-red","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Panorama Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/em\u003e). Profusions of scarlet blooms will beckon pollinators and other beneficial bugs to the garden. Perennial plants reach 30 inches tall and form clumps that will return each year with gusto. The plants will typically bloom in their second year and can be divided in year 3 to 4 for an endless supply of this potent pollinator magnet. Also makes an excellent tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panorama Red bee balm grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, particularly in hotter climates. 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