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
Large particles, gritty, excellent drainage, poor nutrient retention.
Extremely acidic, often found in marshy or waterlogged areas.
Soils with minimal organic matter, typically found in degraded or over-farmed soils.