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Aug

Horsemint, Spotted Bee Balm, or Spotted Horsemint (Monarda punctata)

In my opinion, this is an under-used plant. Even many people who are avid gardeners are unaware of it. I love it and have always had it in all my gardens since I stumbled upon it back in the 70’s. It is related to bee balm, but does not spread as quickly – and if […]

Feb

Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) and Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

The botanical name is important because there are two Monardas generally available at garden centers and in online catalogues – both have been hybridized. Monarda didyma and Monarda fistulosa. Monarda didyma’s common name is Scarlet Bee Balm and this plant is the hummingbird magnet – it is always red. Monarda fistulosa is Wild Bergamot. It […]