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Yellow Dotted Mint Seed Pack, Mint, Monarda punctata, 100 seeds per pack

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Description

Spotted Beebalm is a semi-low growing, shrubby, biennial or short lived perennial. Native Americans would brew this into a tea to treat colds, flu, and fever. It helps dispel heat and increase sweating. It’s essential oils are high in Thymol, which is an effective fungicide, bactericide, and an effective vermicide. Monarda Puntica is a drought tolerant plant that attracts many butterflies and bees. It has the square stems and opposite leaves that are typical of the mint family.

Growing Instructions:

Start inside 4 weeks before spring/late fall or direct sow in spring. Direct sow every 6” and thin to 1’. Sow 5 seeds per cell 1/8th inch deep in 1/3rd sand and 2/3rd commercial plug mix. Water cells when dry to touch, germination should happen in 1-2 weeks. Transplant in full to partial shade in well-draining soil.