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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–9
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Summer to fall
Plant Dimensions: 36"–48" tall and about 18"–24" wide
Variety Info: Pink to light-lavender, ¾"–1¼" florets are arranged in a whorl around a pincushion-like center, creating a 2"–4" flattened pom-pom-shaped flower
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date or in late summer to fall.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 14 – 21 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Surface to 1/16"
Space Seeds: A group of 5 seeds every 18"–24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, cut stems when one ring of florets has opened. Change vase water often.
- Gian C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 21, 2026Great germination
Seeds germinated, and have been growing well! 10/10
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 26, 2026Hey Gian,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌼 We're so thrilled to hear that your Wild Bergamot Seeds germinated and have been growing so well. That's awesome! Happy growing! 🌱
Keep on growing 🌻
- Kevin Z.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 6, 20245 Stars
After my previous review, the bee balm EXPLODED during spring and has produced many beautiful flowers! Highly recommend and pretty disease, pest, and drought tolerant.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kevin Z.Rated 5 out of 5 starsOct 7, 20235 Stars
No cold stratification needed! These did take about 3 weeks to germinate but they did nonetheless! Can’t wait for then to flower!
- Laura K.Rated 5 out of 5 starsOct 31, 2026Grew like Crazy
Winter sowed them and they went wild!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningNov 3, 2026Hey Laura,
We're so happy to hear that your Wild Bergamot Seeds went wild with the winter sowing method! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Melissa B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 13, 2026Great for pollinators!
This is my 5th? 6th? packet of Wild Bergamot seeds. I usually winter sow them but I've also tried them in spring and I always get great germination. Lovely scent too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningAug 15, 2026Hey Melissa,
We're so stoked to hear that you're a repeat customer with your Wild Bergamot Seeds! It's awesome that you've had such great success with germination whether you're winter sowing or planting in spring. We love that you're enjoying the lovely scent too, and it sounds like these are a total favorite in your garden. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
