{"title":"Bee Balm Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e (\u003ci\u003eMonarda\u003c\/i\u003e spp.) A mint family relative, Bee Balm has strongly flavored foliage that is an excellent addition to teas, and the tubular flowers can be used for a delightfully unique garnish. A favorite of pollinators and hummingbirds!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bee-balm-lemon","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Lemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e). Fresh, citrusy notes rise from soft green leaves that brew into a bright, refreshing tea while pulling in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds like a garden jam session. This native annual is as useful as it is beautiful—perfect for teas, desserts, savory dishes, and herbal blends. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, it brings flavor, fragrance, and pollinator energy all season long. A feel-good plant that feeds both the kitchen and the garden soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511134716190,"sku":"HB124","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_lemon.jpg?v=1782396348"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-spielarten-mix","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Spielarten Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/em\u003e). A swirling mix of mauve, lavender, pink, and purple blooms turns the garden into a full-on pollinator paradise, buzzing with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This lively perennial doesn’t just look good—it works hard, too. Leaves and flowers can be brewed into fragrant teas, crafted into syrups and jellies, or used in traditional herbal preparations. A colorful, useful, and downright joyful planting that brings beauty, flavor, and a little flower-powered magic to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511137403166,"sku":"HB277","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_spielarten_mix.jpg?v=1782396725"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-spotted","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Spotted","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e). Powdery pink bracts stack in wild, pagoda-like tiers, framing yellow blooms splashed with maroon—an eye-catching display that pollinators can’t resist. But this plant isn’t just pretty—it’s tough as they come, thriving through drought, flooding, and neglect like a true garden survivor. Its aromatic foliage is rich in thymol, long valued in traditional herbal use, while deer tend to leave it alone. A rugged, medicinal beauty that brings color, resilience, and a little groovy wildness to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511649960222,"sku":"HB278","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_spotted.jpg?v=1782402942"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-wild-bergamot","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Wild Bergamot","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e). Soft lavender blooms sway above aromatic foliage that carries a warm, oregano-like scent, echoing the wild prairies and open meadows where this native has thrived for generations. A vital nectar source for native bees, it hums with life and carries a long tradition of herbal use. Tough, adaptable, and naturally beautiful, it slips effortlessly into wild gardens, pollinator patches, and herbal beds alike. A soulful plant that connects land, history, and garden in one easy-growing classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511652811038,"sku":"HB292","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_wild_bergamot.jpg?v=1782402542"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-bergamo","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Bergamo","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e). Annual. Rich rose-plum blooms rise on sturdy stems, flowering their very first year and continuing all summer long in a steady, colorful rhythm. More refined and floriferous than many types, this monarda draws pollinators nonstop while offering sweetly scented foliage perfect for tea. Compact yet robust, it fits beautifully into garden beds while delivering both ornamental charm and herbal usefulness. A smooth, elegant performer with a long bloom season and a mellow, fragrant vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511817011486,"sku":"HB279","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_bergamo.jpg?v=1782405791"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-panorama-red","title":"Bee Balm Seeds, Panorama Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/em\u003e). Vivid scarlet blooms burst across sturdy plants, calling in bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects like a summer festival in full swing. Growing to about 30 inches, this hardy perennial returns each year with renewed energy, building into strong clumps that can be divided for even more plants down the road. Typically blooming in its second year, it rewards patience with a bold, lasting display. The fragrant foliage also makes a robust, flavorful tea—bringing together beauty, usefulness, and a steady groove of garden life season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511817109790,"sku":"HB350","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/bee_balm_panorama_red.jpg?v=1782405826"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Bee_Balm_Panorama_Red_LSS_DSC_2190_1.jpg?v=1783528049","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.sbs\/collections\/bee-balm-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}