{"product_id":"bergamot-lavender-monarda-fistulosa-seeds","title":"Bergamot, Lavender Monarda fistulosa seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot Lavender, scientifically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a flowering perennial herb valued for its distinctive blooms, aromatic foliage, and natural garden appeal. Commonly known as wild bergamot or bee balm, this North American native plant is a notable addition to cottage gardens, native plant landscapes, and pollinator-friendly garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant is recognized for its lavender to pinkish-purple flowers, which form distinctive rounded clusters above leafy stems. Its textured green foliage and upright growth habit add structure and seasonal color to garden beds and borders. Bergamot Lavender is suitable for gardeners interested in growing native flowering plants and creating diverse outdoor planting arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bergamot Lavender, Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Family:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically lavender to pinkish-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, aromatic leaves with a textured appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, clump-forming growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Native plant gardens, flower beds, borders, and pollinator gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Lavender Blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces attractive flower clusters that bring seasonal color and visual interest to outdoor spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features characteristic green leaves associated with the mint family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Returns over multiple growing seasons when growing conditions are suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Garden Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A useful choice for landscapes featuring North American native plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Garden Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its flowers can attract bees, butterflies, and other flower-visiting insects when in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing and Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot Lavender is generally suited to outdoor gardens, perennial borders, naturalized planting areas, and native plant landscapes. Allow enough room for the plant to establish and develop its upright, spreading growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally grows well in full sun to partial shade. A sunny location can encourage flowering, while some afternoon shade may be helpful in hotter climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil and Drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in reasonably fertile, well-drained soil. The species can adapt to different soil conditions, but good drainage helps support healthy root development. Avoid locations where water consistently collects around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain moderate soil moisture while the plant establishes. Water according to rainfall, temperature, and soil conditions, avoiding prolonged waterlogging. Established plants may tolerate some dry periods, depending on the local climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Starting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart the seeds using a suitable seed-starting medium and follow the supplier's instructions for sowing depth, germination, and any recommended cold-treatment requirements. Germination can vary depending on seed condition and environmental factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location that provides adequate sunlight, airflow, and room for mature growth. Good air circulation can be helpful when growing members of the bee balm group, particularly in humid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot Lavender can be grown in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and suitable potting medium. Select a container that accommodates root development and place it where the plant receives appropriate light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden and Landscaping Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBergamot Lavender is suitable for cottage gardens, perennial borders, native plant collections, and naturalistic landscape designs. Its distinctive flower clusters provide seasonal color and can complement ornamental grasses and other flowering perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be incorporated into pollinator-focused planting arrangements, where its flowers provide a source of nectar for visiting insects. Gardeners may use it to create a more varied planting scheme featuring native flowering herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bergamot Lavender Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lavender to pinkish-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Home gardens, perennial borders, native plant gardens, and pollinator gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Growing Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant growth, flowering, and establishment depend on climate, soil conditions, moisture, sunlight, and seed viability. Follow the supplier's specific growing instructions for the best guidance on sowing and germination. Confirm the botanical identification before planting alongside other Monarda species, as related plants may have similar common names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Seed House","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":71537478271229,"sku":"RAT-INH-003667","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71537478303997,"sku":"RAT-INH-003668","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":71537478336765,"sku":"RAT-INH-003669","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/images_99_f9d903e2-8e50-40a3-b970-37104b9fbe5d.jpg?v=1791890493","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/bergamot-lavender-monarda-fistulosa-seeds","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}