Monarda fistulosa, known as Wild Bergamot or Bee Balm, is a beautiful native wildflower that is very cold hardy and can be grown in zones 3 - 8 The seeds can be started indoors in late winter/ early spring or they can be planted directly outdoors in the fall or winter. They will stay dormant over the winter and germinate in the spring when the weather warms up. It is perennial and will return year after year. They are beautiful as cut flowers and last a long time in a vase of water The leaves and tubular flowers have a wonderful scent that attracts bumble bees, hummingbirds, honey bees and many other varieties of native bees and insects. The name 'fistulosa' means 'tubular' and refers to the beautiful tubular flower petals Each packet contains growing instructions - please see drop down menu for quantity of seeds Wild bergamot plant seeds have been freshly harvested from my organic flower garden in Ontario, Canada Wild bergamot plant seeds from hardy, northern bee balm plants, will grow 2 - 4 feet tall They are perfect for a sunny or semi-shade garden and do well in all conditions. They're not fussy when it comes to soil and do not require much care Monarda fistulosa is a native wildflower in Canada and the USA Seed packages are the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a gardener! Visit Larkwhistle Seeds, for many native and hard to find seeds: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LarkwhistleSeeds?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Wild bee balm plant seeds are a wonderful addition to a perennial garden and as a native flower, will attract a beautiful variety of wild creatures to your garden that will help in the pollination of your other flowers, fruits and vegetables.