Bergamot, Bee Balm
Zone 4 - 9
A tall form producing masses of deep, scarlet-red flowers in mid-to-late summer. Developed to be mildew-resistant.
Excellent upright form. Big bold colour for your garden. A magnet for hummingbirds. HEIGHT: 60-90cm SPREAD: 50-60 cm
Jewel of the mid-summer garden. Large heads of tubular flowers atop upright stems. Blooms for weeks and weeks mid-to-late summer. Always alive with bees and butterflies and frequently visited by hummingbirds. Bee Balm is wonderfully aromatic and its leaves and flowers can be used to make tea. Very easily grown in sun to partial shade in average soil. Deep watering and good air circulation are important to preventing mildew in these plants.
1 gallon container size
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc
