Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

flower

Bees

Bumblebees Attracts butterflies

Butterflies

About

Prairie cousin of Bee Balm. Lavender-pink flowers feed bumblebees, native bees, and hummingbirds. More drought-tolerant and mildew-resistant than M. didyma. Leaves used for tea.

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Spacing

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Soil notes

Well-draining, average — more drought-tolerant than M. didyma

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