Mintleaf Bee Balm (Monarda Fistulosa)

Mintleaf Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) also known as Wild Bergamot and Horse-mint, is a well known and highly adaptable native plant that thrives in all but the wettest soils. The lavender tubular flowers is a favorite of pollinators including butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. It is also one of the host plants of the raspberry pyrausta and sphinx moth. A member of the mint family, and was historically used by indigenous people for a variety of medicinal applications. The distinctly aromatic leaves are commonly used to make tea, and the button seed heads are popular in dried floral arrangements.

Wild bergamot was identified as a valuable monarch nectar plant.

Start seeds inside 6 weeks before the last frost in spring or sow outside after the threat of frost has passed. Cover with 1/16" fine soil. Keep seeds moist during germination.

The plant will reach 36". Space plants 18" apart. Annual in USDA Zones 3-10. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Lavender to pink blossoms during summer.

USDA Zones 3-9.

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