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Monarda fistulosa

*Wild Bergamot*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to (Xeric)Dry
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2'-4'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: July-September
Flowers: The 2-lipped flowers are 3/4" long. The lower lip is 3 lobed. It has 2 stamens and sharp-tipped bracts around the flowers. They bloom in round clusters at the top of the square stems.
Leaves: The leaves are 1"-2 1/2" long, lance shaped and toothed. They grow in opposite pairs along the square stem.

Suggested Uses:

This is native to the upland prairie, although grows in a variety of situations. It is a beautiful plant with aromatic foliage. It's flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies and are nice in bouquets as well. Give this plant plenty of room. They are best in large garden situations or borders and restoration projects. This is our native bee-balm in Minnesota!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: The Winnebago and Blackfoot used an oil from the leaves to treat pimples. Others used it to treat colds, digestive and respiratory ailments. A warm bath with the leaves was thought to cure chills.
Food Uses: The fresh or dried leaves can be used for tea. Bergamot oil is what flavors Earl Grey tea.
Other Uses: Wild Bergamot will help keep plant eating insects out of your garden.
More Information: The flowers are very attractive to bees, butterflies & hummingbirds.
Name: Named for Nicholas Minardes - a 16th century Spanish doctor and horticulturist. "Bergamot" comes from a small citrus tree that has a similar fragrance.

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

Morning Sky Greenery is a Minnesota Native Plant Nursery, growing native plants for shoreline restoration, raingardens and infiltration basins, and backyard butterfly, birdwatcher and pollinator gardens. We carry many native plants of North America, specifically midwest varieties. We have the expertise and the plants available to make any size native landscape or garden project a success!

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