Monarda fistulosa
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Monarda fistulosa, Wild Bergamot
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Monarda
Lovely lilac flowers surrounded by mauve bracts with a pink tinge. Aromatic, slightly toothed, hairy green leaves. Culinary: the flower petals and leaves are edible. Use sparingly as the leaves are strongly flavoured. The leaves make a refreshing tea.
Characteristics:
Wild Bergamot can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover seeds with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, into a free draining soil in a sunny position. Thin to 35cm apart.
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