Monarda fistulosa 25/7 Restock set off by the green

set off by the green leaves and lingering into the cool months

Vigorous and densely branched

and glades across much of the eastern and central United States

scented planting

Monarda fistulosa 25/7 Restock set off by the greenMonarda fistulosa, wild bergamot, is one of the great native perennials of the North American prairie, a hardy, aromatic member of the mint family loved for showy heads of lavender pink and for a fragrance like oregano crossed with mint. The species grows wild in meadows, prairies, and open woods across most of the continent, and brings both vivid summer color and a deep well of history to the garden. From midsummer into early fall the square stems