50+ BERGAMOT SEEDS MONARDA AUTUMN PERENNIAL MIX HUMMINGBIRD PLANT BEE BALM We are proud to welcome you to GREEN GROVE GARDEN . We were active plant propagators and Nursery owners for a number of years specializing in the production of plant plugs and seedlings for our on farm use. We have learned a great deal about seedling production, proper storage, handling and identification of quality seeds to be able to offer you the finest and freshest seeds available. Here is another of our prized offerings: * This cold loving perennial mix thrives in cool temperatures! * Bergamot is a very cold tolerant native plant to the United States, and is a member of the mint family, and is said to be an effective mosquito repellent. * Bergamot is commonly referred to as Bee Balm or the Butterfly plant because it attracts a wide range of pollinators!! I like to call it the hummingbird plant because they seem to adore this plant, especially the gorgeous ruby throated hummingbird! * It is also called Oswego Tea and Bergamot because the fragrance of the leaves is similar to bergamot orange is very fragrant. * The crushed leaves of Bergamot create a fragrant and spicy essential oil. Wikipedia reports that Monarda didyma contains the highest concentration of oil. * Wikipedia also reports that "The Native Americans, including Blackfoot, Ojibwa, Menominee, and Winnebago tribes used it extensively. In fact, the Blackfoot realized early on that Monarda possesses antiseptic abilities and used it for the treatment of cuts. That property, supposedly, is linked to the strong antiseptic Thymol found in high concentrations within this plant. " * Thymol, again found in Bergamot, is used extensively in mouthwashes today. * The Native Americans also used Bergamot as a carminative herb to prevent excessive flatulence and even used it to treat various body pains. * Bergamot has also been used by various tribes as a stimulant. * Bergamot is widespread thoughout the U.S. and can be seen growing in areas possessing an abundance of sun, moist and well-drained soil. In particular, this plant can be seen growing in hillsides, meadows and even high elevations. * Bergamot can be grown throughout the landscape including plant beds, containers, window boxes and will tolerate partial shade. * Bergamot will also attract throngs of predatory insects to help control the pests in the garden. This will help balance out the garden ecology. * Bergamot has a lot of uses ranging from herbal remedies, cut flowers and just beautifying the landscape! Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full Sun or Part Shade Days to Germination-~20-40 Planting Depth-Surface sow onto premoistened seedling mix and lightly press onto media to ensure contact with moisture. The mix should have the moisture level of a well-wrung sponge. Life Cycle- Tender Perennial Germination Temperature-68 Fahrenheit Sowing-Direct or Indoors Days to Maturity-300