100 Amethyst Bee Balm Seeds – Hummingbird Flower Seeds for Planting

Amethyst Bee Balm is a beloved perennial wildflower known for its shaggy, lavender-purple blooms that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This member of the mint family brings a burst of color and lively activity to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its aromatic foliage and long bloom season make it a favorite for naturalized areas and cut flower gardens.

Easy to grow from seed, Amethyst Bee Balm thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions. The plants form upright clumps and produce whorls of tubular flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Use it in mixed perennial beds, meadow gardens, or alongside other pollinator-friendly plants for a vibrant summer display.

Plant Features

• Lavender-purple flowers with a shaggy, distinctive shape
• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
• Aromatic foliage with a mint-like scent
• Long bloom season from early to late summer
• Perennial in USDA zones 4-9

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Monarda didyma
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Amethyst Bee Balm seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 14-21 days at temperatures around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to the garden after hardening off.

Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Amethyst Bee Balm benefits from occasional division every few years to maintain vigor. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave some seed heads for winter interest and self-sowing.

What's Included

100 Amethyst Bee Balm seeds for planting.