bee balm

 

herbaceous plant displaying clusters of lavender, pink, or white tubular flowers + leaves are opposite, serrated + aromatic

 

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\\ bee balm (MOFI)

plant details

bee balm

identification

latin name: Monarda fistulosa

usda code: MOFI

alternative name(s): Wild bergamot

classification

ecotopes class: sunny perennials + shrubs

ecological condition(s): sunny edgeprairie pocket

size range:  medium – 3-8 ft

habit: herbaceous

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun – part-sun

color signature: white or pink flowers in clusters

native range