Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm

Zone 4 - 9

Tall, native perennial with fragrant, deep green foliage that smells like oregano when crushed. Produces shaggy, lavender-pink flowers which are surrounded by pink and green, leafy bracts. Blooms June to July. Easily grown in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil. Bee Balm is wonderfully aromatic and attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. HEIGHT: 90-110 cm SPREAD: 75-90 cm

1 gallon container size

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