{"product_id":"bee-balm-purple-50-seeds-medicinal-culinary-herb-non-gmo-monarda-media","title":"Bee Balm, Purple | 50 Seeds | Medicinal \u0026 Culinary Herb | Non GMO | Monarda media","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            50 Purple Bee Balm (Monarda media)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonarda media, also known as Purple Bergamot, Purple bee balm, and Horsemint is an absolutely stunning bee balm variety, but seeds for it can often be difficult to find. With amazing pink to rich purple blooms, this native wildflower can grow up to 3 foot tall and is an amazing pollinator plant attracting beneficial birds, bees and butterflies. A small bed of these can provide enough nectar for hundreds of butterflies. They also have an amazing fragrance with a strong mint smell when crushed. They're also deer resistant, have great medicinal value and are used in potpourri as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow in early spring pressing the seeds lightly into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination which usually occurs in 3 weeks at temps from 60-70°. When the seedlings can be safely handled, thin or transplant them for wider spacing. For an early start, you can sow them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring and transplant outdoors after the threat of frost. Water the young plants occasionally. The mature plants will prefer well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Avoid overwatering and overcrowding. After 2-3 years of growth, you can divide the plant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eWe try to get all orders out the day of purchase, but processing time can run 1-3 days depending on volume. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Healthlifetrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056490623028,"sku":"XVZZ4R1","price":0.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7272\/3252\/files\/Output_109.jpg?v=1784708211","url":"https:\/\/healthlifetrade.com\/products\/bee-balm-purple-50-seeds-medicinal-culinary-herb-non-gmo-monarda-media","provider":"Healthlifetrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}