Bee BalmCommon Name: Bee Balm or Bergamot Scientific Name: Monarda didyma USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 220,000 (100,000) Sun: full sun or partial shade Water: keep soil moist during germination, bee balm likes moisture, but is susceptible to mildew so avoid overwatering Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of fertile soil Temperature: 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: about 12 inches apart in flower beds Germination Time: up to two weeks Bee Balm, which is also known as bergamot, is attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The natural variety produces scarlet flowers, but different cultivars have been bred with lavender, white and pink flowers. Bee balm can also be propagated by division.
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