Nestled in the suburbs of Nampa, Idaho, a remarkable botanical treasure awaits: Wild Bergamot seeds housed within their seed heads. Also affectionately known as Basil Beebalm, these seeds are carefully nurtured and cultivated for their exceptional qualities, offering gardening enthusiasts a unique opportunity to enhance their gardens with both beauty and practicality.

Aesthetic Appeal and Versatility

Wild Bergamot, with its elegant clusters of slender white flowers atop lush green foliage, paints the landscape with vibrant hues and supports biodiversity by attracting pollinators such as bumblebees and hummingbirds. Standing at an impressive height of 2-3 feet, this perennial plant thrives in rich, moist soils and delights in six hours of sunlight daily, making it an ideal addition to any garden seeking natural beauty and vitality.

Benefits

Wild Bergamot is beloved for its magical properties of attraction, abundance, prosperity, and love, renowned as Elk Medicine among American Indian tribes. Its citrusy fragrance, reminiscent of the bergamot citrus tree, combined with a spicy mint aroma, invokes tranquility and clarity. Not only revered for its spiritual symbolism, Wild Bergamot offers practical healing properties. The leaves can be brewed into Oswego tea, offering relief from digestive discomfort, while the steam from its upper parts provides soothing comfort for coughs, fevers, and respiratory congestion. Its potent antiseptic properties also make it a trusted remedy for soothing skin irritations and insect bites, providing both aesthetic charm and practical health benefits.

Cultivation and Care

Originating from the hills of New Mexico, these pesticide-free Wild Bergamot seeds have thrived under meticulous care and love for decades in Castle Rock, Colorado, and have been tenderly acclimated to the climate of Nampa, Idaho, since 2017. Each seed head has been harvested with precision and stored to ensure its seeds’ viability and readiness for planting. Representing a testament to resilience and vitality, these seeds offer an opportunity to connect with nature in a meaningful way.

How to Obtain Wild Bergamot Seeds

For those interested in adding the charm and practical benefits of Wild Bergamot to their garden, 12 seed heads containing several tiny seeds within each head are available for purchase for $10.00 with free shipping. Scan the QR code below or within the Elk Medicine Bergamot Seeds ad to acquire your batch of Wild Bergamot seeds. As these seeds take root, they not only invite the bustling dance of bumblebees and hummingbirds but also carry forward the healing energy of Elk Medicine, symbolizing a legacy of connection, reverence, and stewardship of the world.