Monarda didyma
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Monarda didyma, Bee Balm Bergamot, Red Bergamot
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Monarda
Fantastic large red flowers in dense terminal whorls surrounded by dark red bracts. Mid green, lanced shaped, pointed, toothed, strongly scented leaves. Culinary; the flower petals and leaves are edible. Use the strongly flavoured leaves sparingly with fish, chicken and vegetable dishes.
Characteristics:
Bee Balm Bergamot can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as herb plants.
Details
Growing
Medicinal
Monarda provides the characteristic scent of Oswego tea, a traditional tea which originated with the Oswego native Americans who lived in the eastern part of North America.
Caution: No major issues identified.
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