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Bee Balm
Wild bergamot (Monarda 'Fireball') is a clump-forming perennial herb in the mint family. Its brilliant scarlet-pink flowers bloom from late summer to early fall and attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant is drought- and heat-tolerant, and the leaves have a sweet minty, slightly lemony scent. It’s a great addition to a pollinator or xeric garden, and the bright flowers look striking against its lance-shaped, dark green leaves. The flowers have also been used for medicina

Growing Environment

  • Soil Texture: Sandy Soil

    Large particles, gritty, excellent drainage, poor nutrient retention.

  • pH Range: < 5.0

    Extremely acidic, often found in marshy or waterlogged areas.

  • Organic Matter: Very Low (< 1%)

    Soils with minimal organic matter, typically found in degraded or over-farmed soils.

  • Hardiness Zone: 3A (Min: -40°F, Max: -35°F)

Nutrient Profile