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Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Perennial

Mint Family

Lavender-pink shaggy flower heads with minty fragrance. Native prairie plant. Also called bee balm. Attracts pollinators. Leaves make tea. Symbol of wild places.

Bloom Season

Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Birthday

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 7 days

when properly cared for

Cut when flowers are just opening

Strip lower leaves and place in cool water

Keep in a cool location

The herbal fragrance may transfer to other flowers

Aromatic mint-family foliage

Change water every 2-3 days

Lasts 5-7 days

Remove most leaves

Fragrance Profile

Strong

Strong oregano-mint herbal fragrance

Fun Facts

Also called Bee Balm though different from common Bee Balm

Used to make Earl Grey-style tea by Native Americans

Named bergamot because the scent resembles bergamot orange

Extremely attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds

Origin & History

Native to North America

Native to prairies and open woodlands of North America, Wild Bergamot was used extensively by Native Americans for tea and medicine. Its name comes from its similarity to the Italian bergamot orange used to flavor Earl Grey tea. Today it is valued in pollinator gardens and naturalistic plantings.