{"product_id":"bergamot-wild-bee-balm","title":"Bergamot, Wild Bee Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild bergamot (\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a North American perennial herb in the mint family, also known as bee balm or horsemint. Despite its name, it is unrelated to the citrus fruit used to flavor Earl Grey tea. The plant is known for its fragrant, oregano-scented foliage and showy, lavender to pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Count: .050g approx. 100\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: Perennial 3-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaturity: 65 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination: 7-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeding Depth: 1\/2 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 12-18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 18-24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Height: 24-48 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil: Well-drained loam, tolerates poor soil once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Sun, Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Sow, or Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeer Resistant: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators: Wild bergamot is a powerful attractant for a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It serves as a nectar source for hummingbirds, swallowtails, and other butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary: The leaves can be used fresh or dried to make herbal tea, often called Oswego tea. Their flavor is reminiscent of oregano and can be used as a seasoning in various dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicinal: Do a Google search on medical properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur seeds are harvested from open-pollinated fields to ensure strong, hardy genetics. While rigorous cleaning and sorting standards are maintained to ensure high purity, the nature of open-field farming means that in rare instances, a closely related Lemon Mint seed can slip into a batch. Rest assured that you are still getting a premium herb, as both varieties share the exact same versatile benefits for herbal teas, companion planting, and attracting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450959777849,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Bergamot_Wild_Bee_Balm.webp?v=1788657094","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/bergamot-wild-bee-balm","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}