We are proud to welcome you to GREEN GROVE GARDEN . We were active plant propagators and Nursery owners for a number of years specializing in the production of plant plugs and seedlings for our on farm use. We have learned a great deal about seedling production, proper storage, handling and identification of quality seeds to be able to offer you the finest and freshest seeds available. Here is another of our prized offerings:

* This cold loving perennial mix thrives in the cool Spring temperatures!

* Bergamot is a very cold tolerant native plant to the United States, and is a member of the mint family, and is said to be an effective mosquito repellent. 

* Bergamot is commonly referred to as Bee Balm or the Butterfly plant because it attracts a wide range of pollinators!!  I like to call it the hummingbird plant because they seem to adore this plant,  especially the gorgeous ruby throated hummingbird!

* It is also called Oswego Tea and Bergamot because the fragrance of the leaves is similar to bergamot orange is very fragrant.

* The crushed leaves of Bergamot create a fragrant and spicy essential oil.  Wikipedia reports that Monarda didyma contains the highest concentration of oil.

* Wikipedia also reports that "The Native Americans, including Blackfoot, Ojibwa, Menominee, and Winnebago tribes used it extensively.  In fact, the Blackfoot realized early on that Monarda possesses antiseptic abilities and used it for the treatment of cuts.  That property, supposedly, is linked to the strong antiseptic Thymol found in high concentrations within this plant. " 

* Thymol, again found in Bergamot, is used extensively in mouthwashes today.  

* The Native Americans also used Bergamot as a carminative herb to prevent excessive flatulence and even used it to treat various body pains.

* Bergamot has also been used by various tribes as a stimulant.

* Bergamot is widespread thoughout the U.S. and can be seen growing in areas possessing an abundance of sun, moist and well-drained soil.  In particular, this plant can be seen growing in hillsides, meadows and even high elevations.

* Bergamot can be grown throughout the landscape including plant beds, containers, window boxes and will tolerate partial shade.  

*  Bergamot will also attract throngs of predatory insects to help control the pests in the garden.  This will help balance out the garden ecology.

* Bergamot has a lot of uses ranging from herbal remedies, cut flowers and just beautifying the landscape!

Culture Notes:

Sunlight -Full Sun or Part Shade

Days to Germination-~20-40

Planting Depth-Very lightly cover the seeds

Life Cycle- Tender Perennial

Germination Temperature-68 Fahrenheit

Sowing-Direct or Indoors

Days to Maturity-300

We also offer numerous other complementary herbs, vegetables and flowers for the garden. Check out our other items for additional varieties of flowers! We periodically run various specials so please look to see if we have any volume discounts available.

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Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods.  Be sure to check out our fantastic selection of other items and specials. Thank-you for your support!