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Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
In the United States:
Native
· also called bee balm, horsemint, wild bergamot, beebalm
Wild bergamot provides abundant nectar resources for honeybees and a wide range of native bees across its extended summer bloom. The tubular lavender flowers are actively foraged during peak mid-summer. It thrives in well-drained soils and can spread via rhizomes in favorable conditions.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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