Dry to medium moisture and well-drained soils in full sun to part shade is a must. Will grow in poor soils and tolerates some drought. Needs good air circulation. Deadhead flowers to keep summer bloom going. Will self-seed if allowed.1
Keep damp until the seeds germinate.
Sow seed at a depth of twice the diameter of the seed.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wild bergamot is a hardy plant.These estimates for how long Wild bergamot takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 7 days | Min 7 days | Max 47 days (4)
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Tea made from leaves may be similar to Earl Grey.
Bee balm, Peter's purple mondarda, Wild Bee Balm
Misspellings: Bee-Balm