Description
Overview
Bergamot Herb Seeds grow into fragrant plants with narrow green leaves and showy purple to lavender flower whorls that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Known as Lemon Bergamot or Monarda citriodora, this versatile herb is valued for its aroma, ornamental beauty, and pollinator benefits.
Perfect for borders, wildflower planting, herb gardens, or container displays, Bergamot is easy to grow and thrives in warm, sunny conditions.
Features
- Premium quality non-GMO Bergamot seeds
- Produces aromatic foliage and eye-catching purple blooms
- Highly attractive to pollinators
- Ideal for herb gardens, borders, and native landscapes
- Low-maintenance and heat-tolerant once established
- Suitable for home gardeners and pollinator habitat projects
Specifications
- Common Name (US): Bergamot / Lemon Bergamot (Monarda citriodora)
- Plant Type: Annual to short-lived perennial herb, non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring (after frost) or fall in mild climates
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 310 (variety-dependent)
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; pH 6.07.5
- Sowing Method: Surface sow; press gently; do not bury deep
- Germination Time: 714 days at 6575F
- Days to Maturity: 7595 days from sowing
- Spacing: 1012 inches
- Plant Height: 1830 inches
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once mature
- Bloom Season: Summer through early fall
- Yield: Heavy flowering on compact plants
- Storage: Seeds last up to 2 years if kept cool and dry
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