How to grow Dotted Mint Bee Balm

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Full Sun

Full sun or light shade in hot summer climates.¹

Growing Dotted mint bee balm from seed

Sow inside 8-10 weeks before average last frost.¹

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.12 inches (0.3 cm).

Transplanting Dotted mint bee balm

Transplant 2 weeks before average last frost or at least 2 months before first fall frost. Thin to 12" apart when 1/2" tall.¹

Dotted mint bee balm is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

How long does Dotted mint bee balm take to grow?

These estimates for how long Dotted mint bee balm takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Dotted mint bee balm to germinate?: 21 days
Average 21 days | Min 9 days | Max 117 days (5)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Dotted mint bee balm?: + 53 days
Average 53 days | Min 26 days | Max 83 days (6)
Days to Maturity How long until Dotted mint bee balm is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 116 days
Average 116 days | Min 67 days | Max 453 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Dotted mint bee balm?: = 190 days

Dotted mint bee balm Folklore & Trivia

To protest Tea taxes, the original colonists drank Bee Balm tea.¹

Other names for Dotted mint bee balm

Bee balm

Footnotes

¹ Botanical Interests packet