Beebalm or Horsemint and Mountain Coyote Mint are sage-like annuals or woody perennials with usually very aromatic foliage and numerous funnel-shaped white, rose, to pink flowers in dense spikes throughout the summer until autumn. They are fast growing plants, excellent in any rocky, humus rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot in the open garden. Sow flat in a well drained soil in full sun at some 20°C. Transplant to a protected spot in the open garden from spring to late summer as soon as plants are strong enough. All are USDA Climate Zone 7/8 unless stated differently. 30 seeds per package. |
Monarda austromontana (Mexican Bergamot)80 (110)cm, Mexican Bergamot (syn. Monarda citriodora ssp. austromontana) makes tall stems covered with white to rosy-pink tubular flowers and fragrant narrow, greyish-green leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII |
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Monarda bradburiana (Bradbury's Monarda)25 (50)cm, Bradbury's Monarda is clump-forming perennial with narrow, glossy, deep green, aromatic leaves. The dense terminal cluster consists of pale rose to white flowers with nice purplish spots. It is native of rich soils in open spots in woods in central USA (Indiana Iowa, Kansas, Alabama, Arkansas and Texas). Easily grown in a rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VIII. |
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seed package0017 | € 3,99* |
Monarda citriodora (Lemon Bergamot)40 (80)cm, Lemon Bergamot is a showy, fast-growing annual from Texas, USA. Monarda citriodora has rich lemon-scented, lanceolate, serrated leaves and elongating spikes with rich rose flowers for a long time. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights towards end of spring. VI-IX. |
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seed package 1409 | € 3,99* |
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)100 (150)cm, Wild Bergamot is a tall perennial with erect stems and a single terminal, dense cluster of bright pink tubular flowers attracting bees and butterflies. The long, lance shaped, toothed leaves are very aromatic and may be used in teas. Native of prairies, fields and open spot in woods in north-eastern USA. Best grown in any dry to medium wet, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. V-VIII. |
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Monarda pectinata (Spotted Horsemint)40 (90)cm, Spotted Horsemint is a herbaceous, sometimes semi-woody perennial with an erect stem with opposite, hairy, lance shaped leaves with an oregano-like aromatic smell, and a terminal raceme with densely packed, small rose to lavender flowers. The leaves have antibacterial and antifungal properties and are used in the preparation of teas. Native of sunny spots in meadows in North America (Vermont to Minnesota, south to Florida, and E Texas and Mexico). For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky or sandy soil in full sun. III-VII. |
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seed package 3904 | € 4,99* |
Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm)30 (90)cm, Spotted Beebalm is a tall, showy, fast-growing North American annual with lanceolate, entire, aromatic leaves and terminal, dense spikes with large, rose and white flowers. For any rich, well drained, preferably slightly sandy soil in full sun. VII-X. |
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Monardella odoratissima (Mountain Coyote Mint)30 (80)cm, Mountain Coyote Mint is a herbaceous perennial with erect stems with opposite, hairy, lance shaped leaves with a pleasant mint-like odor and flavor. The terminal racemes are densely packed with small rose to bluish-pink flowers. The leaves have antibacterial and antifungal properties and are used in the preparation of teas. Native of mountain meadows and open spots in woods in North America (from California north to Washington and east to Nevada). For any rich, very well drained, preferably slightly rocky or sandy soil in full sun. III-VII. |
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seed package3905 | € 4,99* |