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Wild bergamot |
Also called: Bee balm, Horsemint |
| Botanical name: | Monarda fistulosa |
| Amount | 1/8 oz | 1/4 oz | 1/2 oz | 1 oz | 1 lb |
| Price | 2.70 | 3.85 | 5.78 | 7.70 | 115.50 |
| Individual plants | 18 plants | 36 plants |
| $3.50 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
| Attracts: | Hummingbirds, Butterflies, and Honeybees. |
| Bloom time: | From July through September. |
| Range: | Common throughout the tall grass prairie. |
| Sunshine: | Full sun to partial shade. |
| Moisture: | Fairly wet to dry. |
| Soil types: | Clay or loam best. |
Suggested seed treatment: No seed treatment needed.
Direct planting tips: Plant seed in desired location covered by 1/4 inch deep soil, and firm.
Transplants: If you grow transplants from our seed: transplant while dormant in spring or fall, trim long roots, plant with buds just below the soil surface, space 1 to 2 feet apart. Very vigorous.
Companion prairie plants: Black eyed Susan, Prairie blazing star, Yellow coneflower, Big bluestem, Indian grass.
Comments: Recommended for the home landscapers. Very fragrant. From the mint family.
