Wild Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) 1 GAL
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1 Gallon Herbaceous Species are typically available during both our Spring Sale Preorders (Feb-March) and Fall Sale Preorders (Aug). They are generally exclusive to preorders.
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A.k.a. bergamot or beebalm. A lovely, easily grown monarda that attracts equally flashy pollinators including skippers, butterflies, hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds! Generally adaptable, but prefers well-drained soils. Foliage is fragrant when crushed. Its herb-y taste means it is rarely browsed by mammals.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Adaptable
Height: 2'-4'
Bloom Color: Lavender
Bloom Time: Jul-Aug
Root Type: Rhizome
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Supports mainly long tongued pollinators such as long-tongued bees, bee flies, butterflies, skippers, and hummingbird moths, as well as hummingbirds. Hosts the hermit sphinx and grey marvel moths. A mild herby taste makes foliage unpalatable to browsers.
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