This really lovely bee balm is one of the new native species I’ve planted in the new pollinator bed. One of the plants had a few spent blooms left over from earlier in the summer and bees have already found it and foraged it, which means it should be a big hit next year.
More info:
Scientific Name: | Monarda clinopodia |
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Genus: | Monarda |
Species Epithet: | clinopodia |
Common Name: | Basil Bergamot, White Bergamot, Basil Beebalm |
Plant Type | Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
Native/Alien: | NC Native |
Size: | 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): | White, Pink |
Light: | Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Bloom Time: | May, June, July, August, September |
Growing Area: | Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: | Mesic, forested slopes (Weakley 2015). Common in NC Mountains, rare in Piedmont. |
Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
Leaf Retention: | Deciduous |
Leaf Type: | Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: | Simple |
Life Cycle: | Perennial |
Wildlife Value: | Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: | Recommended and Available |
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