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Bee balm, also known as monarda, is covered with unique, lavender-pink flower clusters that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden. Use the edible petals to replace oregano in savory dishes, steep into tea, bake into breads, add to a fruit salad, or float in punch. We chose this variety because it is more tolerant to dry soil conditions than other varieties of bee balm. Plants bloom quickly for a splash of summer and fall color. The lovely petals are edible with a lemon-mint-oregano flavor. Pretty in a mixed bouquet of cut flowers and in wildflower gardens. 'Lambada' is considered a tender perennial, although it does not reliably overwinter; best grown as an annual.
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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36", 8"–12" wide; wider if perennial in following years.
Variety Info: Lavender flowers in 2"–2 ½" whorls; individual flowers up to 1"
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 14–21 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Surface to 1/16"
Space Seeds: A group of 5 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
- Chris C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 3, 2026Lambda bee balm
Germinated very well indoors. Grew in soil blocks, under lights inside until able to grow on outside (about mid April) they are cold hardy! Now producing beautiful flowers with tall stems (late June, early July). So unique! They are a must grow from now on. Thanks BI, your seeds are amazing. TOP quality, always!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 3, 2026Hey Chris,
We're so thrilled to hear about your fantastic success with the Lambada Bee Balm Seeds! It sounds like you nailed the growing process from germination through to those gorgeous blooms - from soil blocks under lights to beautiful tall-stemmed flowers, that's some impressive gardening! We love that these unique beauties have earned a permanent spot in your garden lineup. Thanks for sharing your bee balm growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- KaraRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 23, 20255 Stars
I love love LOVE these bee balm seeds. Easy to grow, and such a great payoff. Started mine in peat pots a month or two before last frost and they transplanted easily. As you can imagine with the name, bees adore them. I’ll be planting them every year from here on out. Highly recommend!
- Beth M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 20, 20255 Stars
Will have my pictures once it blooms this spring/summer. Love the packaging!
- Kathy L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 10, 2026Growing like a tree !
These bee balm seeds are powerful ! They're all coming up and I even have one stalk that is almost 2 inches thick and TALL. The bees LOVE these ..so do I ! Beautiful and a pollinator magnet .
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 10, 2026Hey Kathy,
We're so stoked to hear about your incredible experience with the Lambada Bee Balm Seeds! It's awesome that they're growing like powerhouses with such thick, tall stalks - that 2-inch thick stalk sounds absolutely amazing! There's nothing better than beautiful blooms that are also such fantastic pollinator magnets, creating that perfect buzz of activity in your garden! Thanks for sharing your bee balm growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Dorea B.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsApr 26, 2026Disappointed
Never germinated
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 8, 2026Hey Dorea,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
