Monarda fistulosa - Wikipedia
WEBMonarda 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]
Bee Balm: Care & Growing Guide - The Spruce
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Bee balm (Monarda spp.) brings vibrant colors, lovely aromas, and a plethora of wildlife to the garden. Learn how to care for this genus of plants.
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 …
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Gardenia
WEBWild Bergamot, American Wild Bergamot, Wild Bee Balm. Monarda 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).
Bee Balm Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bee Balm
WEBBee balm (Monarda spp.), also called wild bergamot, is known for its attractive scarlet flowers that bloom in the summertime and its fragrant foliage. In June and July, slender, tubular flowers are produced in 2—to 3-inch-wide flower heads.
Bee Balm (aka Wild Bergamot): How to Plant, Care & Use the Plant
WEBJul 4, 2022 · The bee balm plant, also known as wild bergamot, is a native North American plant. You can find it growing in fields, on hillsides, and in sunny patches of land all across the United States. As a member of the mint family, this pretty perennial is known for its strong scent, medicinal properties, and its ability to spread like a weed.
How to Grow & Use Bee Balm - Unruly Gardening
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Learn how to grow, harvest, and dry bee balm (wild bergamot), plus 8 creative ways to use it, including recipes for bee balm salve, tea, infused honey, and more! Bee Balm ( Monarda fistulosa , M. spp .) also called wild bergamot, is an excellent plant to put in a pollinator garden!
Unlocking the Magic of Wild Bergamot: Identifying, Uses, and …
WEBAug 8, 2023 · Wild Bergamot, also commonly referred to as bee balm or Eastern Bergamot, thrives in dryish soils found in meadows, dry rocky woods, unplanted fields, and along roads and railroads. This clump-forming, mint family member is easy to propagate, whether from seeds, cuttings, or root division.
Monarda fistulosa — wild bee-balm, wild bergamot - Go Botany
WEBFacts. One 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. Bee-balm is also used as a flavoring agent and in traditional medicine. Habitat.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wild Bergamot - Epic Gardening
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Wild bergamot is an excellent plant for wildlife, particularly pollinators. This native is beloved by hummingbirds, who come to sip nectar from the tubular flowers. Butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial insects are also attracted to the flowers.
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