Bring color, fragrance, and pollinators to your garden with the Bee Balm Mix (Lemon Hummingbird Mint). This premium non-GMO seed blend of Monarda didyma produces striking red, pink, purple, and lavender flowers that bloom all summer long.
Known for its lemony fragrance and nectar-rich blossoms, Bee Balm is a favorite among gardeners who want to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. It thrives in sunny garden beds, borders, and containers, and adds a splash of vibrant color while promoting biodiversity.
The Bee Balm Mix is also resistant to deer and drought, making it a perfect low-maintenance choice for any pollinator-friendly landscape.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Bee Balm Mix (Monarda didyma) seeds
- Produces brightly colored blooms in red, pink, lavender, and purple
- Fragrant lemon-mint aroma ideal for pollinator gardens
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established
- Great for borders, wildflower gardens, and container planting
- Easy to grow and maintain for home gardeners
Specifications
- Common Name: Bee Balm / Lemon Hummingbird Mint
- Scientific Name: Monarda didyma
- Variety: Mixed Colors
- Plant Type: Perennial Flowering Herb
- Flower Colors: Red, Pink, Lavender, Purple
- Leaf Color: Green
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Loamy or sandy, well-drained soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
- Germination Time: 10–21 days
- Maturity Period: 90–120 days
- Best Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
- Hardiness Zones: 4–9
- Temperature Range: 60–75°F (15–24°C)
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Non-Organic
- Propagation Method: Seed or Root Division
- Planting Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
- Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Ornamental gardening, pollinator habitats, borders
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry location
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Use well-drained, fertile soil; loosen the surface before sowing.
- Sowing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, lightly covering them with soil.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge.
- Light: Choose a spot with full sun or partial shade.
- Germination: Sprouts appear within 10–21 days in warm conditions.
- Transplanting: Once seedlings are 3–4 inches tall, transplant outdoors after frost.
- Maintenance: Water regularly; prune spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
