Bee-balms — Spotted bee-balm (Monarda punctata) Seeds

Native to Maine: No. Native from southern New England south and west to the prairie states.

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in dry soil

Grows up to: 2'

Blooms: In late summer

Pairs well with: Blue-eyed grass, butterfly milkweed, Scotch bellflower, sundial lupine, and New Jersey tea

Natural habitat: Dry sandy or gravelly soils of beaches, pine barrens, woodland edges, and roadsides

Seeds per packet: 50-100

Germination Code(s): A

These seeds do not need a winter or cold period to germinate. Sow in pots November through April. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.