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Monarda fistulosa

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Home Perennial Monarda fistulosa

Dry thickets, clearings and woodland edges.

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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Sun
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Dry to Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 3 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 2 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Wild Bergamot, Mintleaf bergamot, Wild Bee-Balm, Lupine Monarda fistulosa native habitat is Dry thickets, clearings and woodland edges.

Edible Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The entire plant above ground level can be used as a potherb, though it is rather aromatic. It is also used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. The flowers make an attractive edible garnish in salads. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing aromatic tea.

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