Monarda fistulosa - Wikipedia
WEBL. Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, [1] is a wildflower in the mint family Lamiaceae, widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. [2] This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. [3]
Monarda fistulosa (Bee Balm, Eastern Bergamot, Wild Bergamot) …
WEBMonarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a native herbaceous perennial that occurs in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted fields and along roads and railroads. It is a clump-forming, mint family member that …
Complete Guide to Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
WEBWild Bergamot is a perennial wildflower native to most of North America. Scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa, it will grow 2-4′ tall in full sun and well drained soil. A member of the mint family, Wild Bergamot blooms for 1 month in Summer, and attracts many of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Bee Balm: Care & Growing Guide - The Spruce
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Monarda didyma: This variety of bee balm grows up to 3 or 4 feet tall and produces bright red blooms. Monarda pringlei: A smaller variety, these plants only reach a height of about 18 inches tall. It is often seen with red or pink blooms. Monarda fistulosa: This variety is often found growing wild.
Monarda fistulosa — wild bee-balm, wild bergamot - Go Botany
WEBOne variety of wild bee-balm (Monarda fistulosa var. rubra) has reddish purple flowers and is an escaped cultivar. The other two varieties are native to New England. This is a striking plant for the native garden, and good for attracting butterflies.
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Gardenia
WEBMonarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of fragrant, lilac-purple, tubular flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm). Blooming for weeks from mid-summer to early fall, they rest upon a whorl of decorative whitish bracts.
How to Grow and Care for Bee Balm - The Spruce
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Bee balm (Monarda spp.) is a long-blooming perennial magnet for butterflies, bees, songbirds, and hummingbirds. Learn to grow this North American native.
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Bee Balm - Monarda - Harvest …
WEBBee balm is a tall perennial herb native to North America. Bee balm is also called by its botanical name—Monarda, and is also called bergamot (because the scent is similar to the citrus fruit bergamot, an orange), and is also referred to as Oswego tea (the Oswego Indians made tea from the leaves).
How to Grow and Care for Monarda - Bee Balm - Harvest to Table
WEBMonarda–commonly called bee balm–bears hooded red, pink, white, or lilac summer trumpet-shaped flowers borne in whorls. The flowers attract bees and butterflies. Monarda is a tall clump-forming perennial with, aromatic lance-shaped green leaves. Monarda has dark green leaves with a strong pleasant odor of mint and basil.
Bee Balm: How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Monarda
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Today, we’ll go over some of the Monarda species of plants, and examine the differences between these different types of bee balm. We’ll discuss: How to care for annual and perennial varieties. How to propagate new ones. Talk about the historical uses of bee balm plants. Listen to this post on the Epic Gardening Podcast.