* The Native Americans also used Bergamot as a carminative herb to prevent excessive flatulence and even used it to treat various body pains. * Bergamot has also been used by various tribes as a stimulant. * Bergamot is widespread thoughout the U.S. and can be seen growing in areas possessing an abundance of sun, moist and well-drained soil. In particular, this plant can be seen growing in hillsides, meadows and even high elevations. * Bergamot can be grown throughout the landscape including plant beds, containers, window boxes and will tolerate partial shade. * Bergamot will also attract throngs of predatory insects to help control the pests in the garden. This will help balance out the garden ecology. * Bergamot has a lot of uses ranging from herbal remedies, cut flowers and just beautifying the landscape! Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full Sun or Part Shade Days to Germination-~20-40 Planting Depth-Very lightly cover the seeds Life Cycle- Tender Perennial Germination Temperature-68 Fahrenheit Sowing-Direct or Indoors Days to Maturity-300