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Wild Bergamot / Bee Balm

Monarda fistulosa

Photo by sssowers
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Field Notes

Description:

This is the 1st or 2nd year it has grown up with thin bark-like vines and slender serrated leaves. It looks like mint and smells more like oregano. It did not bloom yet.

Habitat:

It grew in partial shade on the ground in rich, but somewhat dry soil.

Reference Links:

Monarda fistulosa - Wikipedia, Plants Profile for Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
sssowers
It has not produced blooms to my knowledge. But I will keep an eye on it. Thanks.
Mark Ridgway
Probably need to see more - like flowers etc. but maybe look at Agastache ?
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017

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