Wild Bergamot Plant - Monarda fistulosa - Leaves Used to Flavor Tea - 4" Pot
SKU:
HirtsWldBerg4
UPC:
840344235634
Currently Available:
31
Product Description
Native to U.S. prairies, this heirloom is also known as monarda, horsemint, wild bee balm, and Oswego tea (because of its use by Native Americans). Its complex flavor is a combination of oregano, thyme, and mint; a unique seasoning for jellies, salads, and other savory dishes. The showy, pinkish-lavender flowers bloom all summer to the delight of bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies, the wood nymph butterfly in particular. Adaptable to short periods of drought and poor soils and resistant to mildew. Perennial in USDA zones 3 to 9. Deer resistant.
Measurements are approximate
Native: Most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3–9
Wonderful compact cultivar
Full sun or partial shade, in rich moisture-retentive soil
The plant you will receive is growing in a 3" pot. Shipped dormant in the winter