Bee Balm / Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Native Perennial Medicinal
zones 3-9
4 ft tall/wide, space 2-4 ft apart, will spread by runners and seed.
Full sun-part sun
medium wet-medium dry
Deer Resistant
blooms, leaves used medicinally, has a bit of an oregano like flavor.
second growing season for blooms, leaves can be used first season
Traditional Native American tea herb used for headaches, indigestion, colds, flus
Bee Balm / Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Native Perennial Medicinal
zones 3-9
4 ft tall/wide, space 2-4 ft apart, will spread by runners and seed.
Full sun-part sun
medium wet-medium dry
Deer Resistant
blooms, leaves used medicinally, has a bit of an oregano like flavor.
second growing season for blooms, leaves can be used first season
Traditional Native American tea herb used for headaches, indigestion, colds, flus