Bee Balm, Scarlet Bergamot (Monarda didyma) - 20 Seeds • Heirloom • Open Pollinated • American Grown Seeds • Perennial • USDA Zone: 4-9 Scarlet Bergamot Bee Balm, a showstopper of a plant, will have your garden abuzz with life! Its vibrant, red flowers, which grow to be 2-4 feet tall, are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds alike, providing a spectacular display of color and activity throughout the summer. But this Bee Balm isn't just about good looks. It's also an edible flower, and the minty-scented leaves can be used for tea or added to potpourri. This is a Southern Seeds favorite!!! GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Direct sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed or start indoors 6-8 weeks before. Sow seeds on the surface of the soil and lightly press them in, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide them with plenty of bright, indirect light. After the last frost, transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 12-18 inches apart in full sun. Monarda prefers well-draining soil and regular watering. Harvest in 90-100 days.