Open-pollinated. Perennial to Zone 3. Our native wildflower species of the familiar bee balm is a great addition to the perennial border in light dry alkaline soils. The 3–4' plants bear aromatic lavender blossoms highly attractive to pollinators. Leaves impart pungent aroma to teas, potpourri, meats and beans. Traditionally used as an aromatic stimulant to improve digestion and increase perspiration. Native Americans employed it internally to combat colds and flus and externally to calm skin eruptions. About 1,700 seeds/g. Especially attractive to pollinators. ①
From early May through October 31, items shipping from
our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually
Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround
time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
We will not be fulfilling seed orders from May
20 - May 22 while we do physical inventory count. Orders
placed by Monday, May 19 at 10am will be shipped before
the break. We will resume normal order fulfillment on
Friday, May 23.