Thursday, July 16, 2009

Monarda and Monarchs

wild bergamot (monarda fistulosa)
The wild bergamot (monarda fistulosa) is in full bloom now. We have a lot of it in our upper savanna region. I planted just a few plants several years ago and they have spread nicely. The monarch will visit a wide variety of flowers for the nectar.
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2 comments:

  1. JenJuly 16, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Like bergamot tea?

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  2. JoanJuly 17, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Yes, the aromatic leaves can be used to make a mint tea and the flowers are edible.

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