(Monarda Fistulosa)~ Wahpe Wastemna Seeds
~200 seeds per packet
- Heirloom
- non GMO
- Open Pollinated
- American grown seeds
- Perennial
- Zones 3-9
Wild Bergamont is a perennial herb in the Mint family that can grow up to four feet tall, characterized by leaves up to four inches in length and clusters of pink to purple flowers of one to three inches in diameter. Wild Bergamot is an important native species for pollinators in the United States, and is one of the most preferred species for bees, especially bumblebees.
Wild Bergamont grows in rich, limey soils in dry fields, thickets and clearings. It prefers open fields and meadows that have not been cultivated for some time. It is native from Quebec to the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, and as far South as Georgia, Texas, Idaho and Northeast Washington.
WILD BERGAMONT BEE BALM | LIMITED EDITION
PLANTING & GROWING
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring or sow directly outside in autumn.
Bergamot seeds need light for germination, so press seeds firmly into the soil to ensure good contact while still allowing some light.
Seeds will take 10-28 days to germinate with a soil temperature of 60-70°F.
Bloom Time: July through September
Best in full sun, grows in wide range of soils from rich to poor, sandy to clay, dry to moist, pH 6.8 to 7.2. Can be propagated by root division - this mint family member can aggressively colonize an area by rhizomes. Can be propagated by seed without stratification. Seeds are ripe about 2 months after bloom.
MEDICINAL BENEFITS
- Antimicorbial (natural source of the antiseptic thymol, the primary active ingredient in modern commercial mouthwash formulas.)
- Used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by dental cavities and gingivitis.
- Antioxidants
- Diaphoretic (stimulate the increase of the core temperature and allow blood vessels and surrounding tissues to relax, so that the heat and the byproducts of cellular breakdown produced in the fight against the infection can be eliminated more easily through the skin and the digestive and urinary tracts.)
- Calm bloating
- Anti-inflammatory
- Circulation
- Headaches (applied to forehead)
- Respiratory infections & cough
- Anti-depression
- Anti-anxiety
- Insomnia
- Colic
- Menstrual cramps
- Urinary tract infections
- Nervous system restorative
- Kidney health
- Ease or shorten cold & flu symptoms
*These statements & products have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is for educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult expert medical advice before using, during pregnancy, or if you are on any medications. Contraindications may exist.
FLAVOR & PAIRING
Bergamot has a scent and flavor that is very similar to thyme or oregano. It is a spicy, slightly bitter flavor that would pair well with Italian dishes.
The reason for this flavor is the high concentration of thymol, the oil constituent of thyme.