Wild bergamot

Found in black oak woodlands, woodland borders and dryer prairies; The entire plant above ground can be eaten; The oils from this plant are used medicinally ...

Ohio’s remaining and re-created grasslands are brimming with fall wildflowers this time of year.

Wild bergamot, Monarda fistulosa supports for Anti-bacterial, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal and Anesthetic activity.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) / Monarde fistuleuse / Image by wdterp from flickr

WILD BERGAMOT (Monarda fistulosa L.) DESCRIPTION—Native perennial that produces lavender flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies, has medicinal properties, and is a great garden ornamental. The plants grow 2-4 feet tall in full sun to part shade. A tea made from it is said to treat colds. We wild harvested these seeds from the land we steward in Garnett, Kansas. Sow seeds in the Fall/Winter or cold stratify before planting in the Spring.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS—Sow seeds in late fall…

Wild Bergamot is a wildflower that is commonly seen growing wild in ditches, pastures, meadows and prairies. Native to Eastern North America, Wild Bergamot can add mid-summer color to your yard and attract much wildlife. Loving full sun and growing to around 4′ tall (1.3 m), Wild Bergamot (also known as Pink Bee Balm) is a pollinator magnet. Another benefit of this plant is that it is a favorite of hummingbirds, hummingbird moths, and numerous bees and butterflies.

Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a perennial plant that grows 2-5 feet tall. It is topped by clusters of purple to scarlet flowers.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)_0376 Upper Macatawa Natural Area Ottawa County, MI

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Joyful, gorgeous and deliciously medicinal, bee balm is easy to grow and tenaciously perennial, also known as monarda or wild bergamot.