- You will get 301+ Seeds of Wild Bergamot Flower Seeds. - Seller Notes: “Monarda fistulosa. U.S. Grown seed. Tested 1/23-Germination 93%. Packed 1/23.”. - Planting Time: Perennial. - Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand. - Life Cycle: Perennial. - USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 6 (-10 to 0 °F). - Soil pH: Neutral. - Watering: Medium. - Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun. - Wild Bergamot aka Lemon Mint/Bee Balm/Bergamot/Horsemint. A showy plant about three feet tall with rose colored blooms that are very fragrant with a scent of lemon, which attracts a lot of bumble bees, hummingbird moths, butterflies and honeybees. From the mint family. Not real picky about soil. Grows anywhere it can get 4 to 6 hrs of sun a day. Medium water but will tolerate some drought. Does better with a little spotty shade through the day. Used in tea's, potpourri, dried flower arrangements. Also, a real medicinal plant that treats infections. The antiseptic THYMOL comes from Bee Balm Flowers, used in common mouthwash. Also treats gum diseases and throat infections. 300+Quality seeds. Thank You!. - Mondorda fistulosa. - Perennial. - Full sun / P. sun. - Spring, soil temp of 70F+. - SOW on surface 6" apart (press into soil, don't cover) Keep moist. - Germination 21-28 days. - Medium water. - Flowers are rose colored. Blooms mid-summer through fall.