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Growing Bee Balm (Monarda) From Seed
How to grow bee balm (Monarda) from seed: germination, transplants or direct sowing, hardiness by species, cutting and drying, soil and uses.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Monarda (Bee Balm: M. didyma & M. citriodora) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 10–14 days at 68–72°F (20–22°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended, sown 7–9 weeks before planting out. If sowing in place, cover the seed only lightly.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun to partial shade.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 12–18" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Depends on species: M. citriodora is an annual, and M. didyma is perennial in Zones 4–9.
HARVEST:
For fresh use, cut when flowers are nearly fully open; for drying, when fully open, then hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Any soil that drains well.
USES:
Good fresh and superb dried as a cut flower, and useful in borders. Bees and other beneficial insects love it.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Monarda spp.
ALTERNATE NAMES:
Bee balm
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