Monarda fistulosa (wild bee-balm, wild bergamot). Native
Bloom time - July
Color - lavender to pink, sometimes nearly white
Max height - 30-48" tall; width 24-36"
Moisture - well-drained dry-ish to moderately damp
Light - light shade to sun
More drought tolerant and powdery mildew resistant than its red-flowered cousin, bee-balm (M. didyma)
Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds
Spreads via shallow rhizomes, but not super aggressively
These are seed-grown and haven't bloomed yet so the exact color is unknown. The blooming photo is of the parent plant.Note to sales team: 3@jm
Wild Bee-balm
Pick-up/Delivery Info
In the cart you will choose your "shipping" option of either delivery or pick-up.
- Delivery is only available within 5 miles of Natick Center and is free with purchase of $60 or more. If less, the delivery fee is $5. On-line payment is required if you choose delivery.
- If you choose curb-side pick-up, you will receive an email with information for when your plants will be available. The pick-up address is close to Natick Center.
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To promote a positive educational environment for sharing gardening, horticultural, and conservation information and to encourage civic planting, beautification, and service in the Natick Community.
The money from this sale will be used to
- pay for the club's monthly educational programs,
- make charitable contributions to horticultural and Natick community programs,
- sponsor scholarships for graduating high school students from Natick, and
- fund community-wide awareness activities.