Wonderful summer bee plant in the flower garden. Eye-catching bright lavender blooms that are edible with a spicy scent and mild sweet flavour. Medicinally, the leaves and blooms contain antibiotic and antiseptic compounds which can be infused as a tea to soothe sore throats and ease cold symptoms. Easy to grow.
Maturity second season from transplant.
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Monarda fistulosa
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 7-14 |
100cm
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20cm
|
2.3 | 250 |
Transplant
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Medicinal Plant
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
