BEE BALM MIX Lemon Hummingbird Mint Monarda Didyma Mixed Colors Flower Seeds.

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma Mix) - Bee Balm is popular in flower and herb gardens because it is easy to establish from Monarda seeds and nothing brings in the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees like Monarda flowers. This beautiful mix of colors is very showy and will have everyone turning their heads. Medicinal uses Bee Balm is antimicrobial and often times made into tea. It can be used to treat colds, the flu, indigestion, bloating, and nausea.Popular, multipurpose perennial.

Semidouble blooms in shades of lavender, salmon, magenta, and pale to bright pinks are useful as cut and edible flowers. Additionally, monarda attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden. Also known as beebalm, Oswego tea, and scarlet beebalm. Medicinal: Aerial parts in infusions to improve digestion. Leaves and blooms contain thymol-related antibiotic-antiseptic compounds. Perennial in Zones 4–9.

Edible Flowers: Add petals to salads, sprinkle over mild fish, use in fruit salads, or to garnish desserts and drinks. Flavor is minty and spicy.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

DAYS TO GERMINATION:
10-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow 7-9 weeks before planting out. Direct seed - Cover seed lightly

LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun/Part Shade.

PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.

PLANT SPACING:
12-18".

HARDINESS ZONES:
Varies. M. citriodora: Annual. M. didyma: Perennial in Zones 4-9.

HARVEST:
Fresh - Almost completely open. Dried - Completely open. Hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Any well-drained soil.

USES:
Suitable as a fresh cut flower. Excellent dried flower. Border plantings. Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Monarda spp.

ALTERNATE NAMES:
Bee balm