Wild bergamot
Wild bergamot
CA$3.00
Monarda fistulosa
Anishinaabemowin name: zaasabikwaniins
Flowers and leaves make a beautiful tea and can relieve headaches.
Bergamot is the signature flavour of Earl Grey tea. You can dry it and mix with your
own black tea for a similar result.
Easy growing in dry conditions and small spaces.
Thin out the plants in spring to improve air circulation and reduce mildew later in the season.
Quantity:
Height: 100cm
Spread: 80cm
Bloom time: early to mid summer
Bloom colour: pale purple
Light: partial shade to full sun
Suitable for clay soils