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Outsidepride 250 Seeds Perennial Monarda Didyma Scarlet Bee Balm Herb & Flower Seeds for Planting

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Material Feature Heirloom
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Expected Blooming Period Summer
Item Weight 4.54 g
Sunlight Exposure Partial Sun
Unit Count 250.0 Count

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  • Monarda bee balm red shades is a perennial grown in USDA Zones 4 - 9.
  • This beautiful red flowering planting will grow up to 36 inches tall.
  • Monarda is not only showy in the garden, but it also makes a great cut flower as well. The Beebalm flowers are edible and the mint-scented leaves are used in teas or in potpourri.
  • Start flower seeds and enjoy bringing the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees into your yard.
  • Sow 4 to 5 of these non gmo, heirloom seeds per garden plant you desire.

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Image of red flowers growing amidst green leaves

Scarlet Bee Balm Is...

Very showy and will have everyone turning their heads to look at its unique, brightly colored blooms!

Red spiked flowers growing in a cluster on green stalks

Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma)

Scarlet Bee Balm is popular in flower gardens because it is easy to establish from seeds. Nothing brings in the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees like Monarda flowers! Monarda Didyma is a perennial herb that is also known as Bergamot, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea and Crimson Beebalm.

Bee Balm can be dried and used as a spice, its flavor being similar to that of oregano. Fresh leaves can also be used, and its petals are said to be good as an aromatic garnish. The Monarda flowers are edible and the mint-scented leaves are used in teas or in potpourri. These flower seeds may be sown from early spring up until 8 weeks before the last frost in the fall.

The Monarda is very showy and cultivated frequently in gardens. It's bright red flowers often attract hummingbirds. The Oswego Tea gets its name due to the leaves being used for a tea made by the Oswegos of New York. The early colonists often used the Monarda for tea when regular tea was scarce.

Red spiked flowers growing in a cluster on green stalks

Bright Red Spiked Flowers growing in a grey pot outdoors

Red flowers growing on green stalks in an outdoor garden

Red Flowers growing in a blue pot

Monarda Didyma Seeds

How to Grow

Directly sow Monarda seeds outdoors in the spring when temperatures begin to warm. Lightly cover the flower seeds and keep them moist until germination. Until plants reach 10 - 12 inches tall, irrigate if rains are poor. Cooler soil temperature at night aids germination.

Monarda can be susceptible to powdery mildew, which is exacerbated by humidity and any kind of plant stress (even drought). To reduce the tendency from this happening, keep the soil moist, minimizing overhead watering, and space plants far enough apart to allow for good air circulation between plants.

Flower Specifications

  • Depth: Cover thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
  • Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Height: 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Plant Spacing: 30 inches

Caring For Your Monarda: Remove bad foliage and divide the plant every three years or so, discarding the old center growth and replanting new side shoots. If you would like to keep your Monarda from self-sowing, also deadhead the flowers as soon as they are done blooming.

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The bright and unique blooms of the Monarda are a great addition to a flower arrangement or in a vase!

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality and color of the plant seeds. They say it's better than expected, and adds a touch to their ornamental flower bed. However, some customers feel the value is a waste of money and effort. Opinions are mixed on germination.

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29 customers mention22 positive7 negative

Customers like the color of the plant seed. They mention it adds a touch to their ornamental flower bed, and has a bright red surprise when it blooms. Some say it's able to draw butterflies and hummingbirds.

"...They are going to be a beautiful addition to my garden." Read more

"Nice seedlings. Only downside is not great germination rate. Only about a dozen seedling via wintersowing." Read more

"I love bee balm and these did not disappoint. Blooms huge and beautiful...." Read more

"...However I was surprised to see that the blooms were a dark purple instead of a vibrant red...." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the plant seeds. They mention that it germinates well, produces great results, and is doing great in the development process. Some customers also say that the seeds arrived in perfect shape.

"...I planted them in the ground and they did pretty well this summer, but as you probably know, a perennial like this does not bloom the first year...." Read more

"These did well and germinated well. I have two plants growing right now. Hope to transplant them soon." Read more

"...I have never had a problem. Great results!" Read more

"...or so seeds I started, only 2 germinated..both "seedlings" were extremely weak and subsequently died...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the health of the plant seeds. They mention that the plants are vigorous, hardy, and medicinal.

"...These seeds are very hardy and developing very well in the seedling process...." Read more

"Seed germination was good with this product. Have healthy plants but won't know about color until second year." Read more

"...growing but now into October they are 36 inches tall and thick and vigorous! Beautiful pink flowers. Was worth the wait." Read more

"...They are well cleaned, without damage, appear fresh and healthy." Read more

140 customers mention50 positive90 negative

Customers are mixed about the germination of the plant seeds. Some mention that they did well, sprouted easy, and have two plants growing right now. Others say that not many seeds came, not even close to 500 seeds, and that a perennial like this does not bloom the first year.

"...summer, but as you probably know, a perennial like this does not bloom the first year...." Read more

"...They developed fast. I am looking forward to a most beautiful garden full of bee attractive flowers!! Adelina" Read more

"They were EVERYWHERE. The disappointing part was no blooms. I had to thin out a lot of them in my garden because they were choking out my zinnias...." Read more

"Not one sprouted, everything else sprouted, would not recommend" Read more

27 customers mention6 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the plant seeds. They mention that it's a waste of money, effort, and time. Some are disappointed with the results and the packaging.

"...ALL WERE VIOLET. Totally disappointed...." Read more

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"...I'd never purchase seeds from this vendor again. They weren't worth the price." Read more

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My garden already has bee balm plants and the bees just love it. Now it's in July and hard to find the actual plants, so I saw these seeds and will go ahead and plant them directly in the ground. Great directions on the back side of the package and it says there are 5,000 seeds which I really can't tell. Hoping by next year I will have an overabundance of plants.
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Adelina M. Alvarez
5.0 out of 5 stars ...doing great in the development process
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
Size: 500 SeedsStyle: Bee Balm MixVerified Purchase
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Outsidepride 500 Seeds Perennial Monarda Didyma Bee Balm Herb & Flower Seed Mix for Planting
These seeds are very hardy and developing very well in the seedling process. So far they have been transplanted one other time and will be ready for the garden in a few weeks. They developed fast. I am looking forward to a most beautiful garden full of bee attractive flowers!! Adelina
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tami
1.0 out of 5 stars Did not sprout
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Size: 500 SeedsStyle: Bee Balm MixVerified Purchase
Not one sprouted, everything else sprouted, would not recommend
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Wendy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Germination rate in a greenhouse environment was about 95%.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
Size: 500 SeedsStyle: Scarlet Bee BalmVerified Purchase
I planted these in the greenhouse. About 95% of them germinated. I will update my review once I plant them outdoors and they start to bloom. I'm really looking forward to planting them outdoors. I purchased some last year from a local nursery and the hummingbirds loved them so much. I wanted to add more and make a large patch of them this year for the hummingbirds.
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Barbara L. Heid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great seeds, quantity and price!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
Size: 500 SeedsStyle: Bee Balm MixVerified Purchase
I started a handful of the seeds, and after 10 days, almost every single seed had germinated.
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Maggie R
4.0 out of 5 stars Seeded very well
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015
Size: 250 SeedsStyle: Scarlet Bee BalmVerified Purchase
I had great success seeding these in a seeding tray and then planting them outside. Other people reported that you need a lot of seeds to get just a few plants, but in my experience that was not the case. I had tons of little plants come up. I planted them in the ground and they did pretty well this summer, but as you probably know, a perennial like this does not bloom the first year. I might need to check back in next year to re-review and report on whether they survived the winter and bloomed. I also saved half the packet of seeds and hope to plant them next year.

I am in the Midwest, and I did get some powdery mildew on these plants a month after they were in the ground, but that also developed on the other Mondarda plants I purchased from a reputable nursery. I chalk that up to a *very* rainy year here. It did not appear to affect the health of the plant, and of course does not indicate any quality issue with these seeds, but I thought I'd mention it in case you are considering planting this in a humid climate.

I can't give them 5 stars because I have not seen the flowers yet. :-)
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Jenn4bz
3.0 out of 5 stars oh...they grew!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
Size: 5000 SeedsStyle: Lemon Bee BalmVerified Purchase
They were EVERYWHERE. The disappointing part was no blooms. I had to thin out a lot of them in my garden because they were choking out my zinnias. Hopefully they will bloom next year? Trying to create a pollinator garden.
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Juli Norwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Hummingbirds are going to go absolutely bonkers next summer over this!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
Size: 500 SeedsStyle: Scarlet Bee BalmVerified Purchase
So excited to receive yet another seed packet from outside pride. Scarlet beebalm is not only a favorite nectar plant of hummingbirds but they also attract butterflies, moths, bees and a whole plethora of other pollinators to your flower beds or in my case a pollinator garden.

They are going to be a beautiful addition to my garden.
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Jean B
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the price, even if it was free.
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
Size: 1000 SeedsStyle: Wild BergamotVerified Purchase
Planted them and nothing happened. You'd think I would learn my lesson about buying seeds from Amazon! I have never gotten any seeds to grow and I follow planting/sprouting instructions to the letter. Don't bother to get these, they won't grow!
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