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Bergamot

Botanical name: Monarda

Bergamot
Botanical name: Monarda
Bergamot (Monarda)

Description

Bergamot provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of bergamot.

Species of Bergamot

Scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Pink'

Scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Pink'

The scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Pink' was named for its bright pink flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in droves. This variety was cultivated from the Scarlet beebalm parent for its shorter height, being a dwarf cultivar and more compact in size. It was also created to resist mildew.
White bergamot

White bergamot

This perennial flowering plant is often used in landscaping because of its pleasant fragrance and attractive appearance. Its native habitats are lightly shaded mountain hillsides, woodland edges, meadows, and fields. White bergamot attracts butterflies, bees, bumblebees, and hummingbirds.
Eastern Beebalm

Eastern Beebalm

Eastern Beebalm (Monarda bradburiana) is a perennial that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Bell-shaped, pinkish-lavender flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Prefers full sun to partial shade with dry to medium-moist, well-drained soil. Encourage new blooms by deadheading faded flowers. It is resistant to powdery mildew.
Scarlet beebalm 'Prarienacht'

Scarlet beebalm 'Prarienacht'

Scarlet beebalm 'Prarienacht' is a cultivated plant from the mint family. "Prarienacht" or "Prairie Night" is bred for its purple flower heads, along with its scented foliage used for flavoring in Earl Grey tea. It is an older cultivar, but its purple flowers and fragrant leaves make it stand out from others in the genus.
Scarlet beebalm 'Croftway Pink'

Scarlet beebalm 'Croftway Pink'

It's not difficult to understand how scarlet beebalm 'Croftway Pink' gained its name with its bright pink blooms being its defining feature. It's a *Monarda* cultivar that differs from its parent plant in its flowering period with this plant blossoming between summer and fall and *Monarda didyma* in summer.
Scarlet beebalm 'Purple Lace'

Scarlet beebalm 'Purple Lace'

Scarlet beebalm 'Purple Lace' is smaller than its parent plant, with a final height of only 36 cm. It is named for its vibrant magenta cluster of tubular flowers that lend a burst of brilliant color. They are perfect for luring hummingbirds and butterflies to take a rest in any garden.
Scarlet beebalm 'Squaw'

Scarlet beebalm 'Squaw'

With brilliant scarlet petal clusters, the scarlet beebalm 'Squaw' is sure to draw the eye. The greenish-purple leaves carry an alluring scent similar to bergamot orange, which will permeate any space it grows. If you love a lively garden of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, this will be a nice addition to any flower bed.
Scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Lilac'

Scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Lilac'

The first thing you'll notice about this scarlet beebalm is that it isn't scarlet. Instead scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Lilac' lives up to its name with striking starburst clusters of lilac flowers. This dwarf bee balm only grows to 30 cm, in contrast to the 1.5 m growth of the parent plant. The flowers attract lots of butterflies and hummingbirds during their long blooming period from late spring.
Scarlet beebalm 'Marshall's Delight'

Scarlet beebalm 'Marshall's Delight'

Scarlet beebalm 'Marshall's Delight' is a beebalm that has such a showy pink flower it was awarded the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. In contrast, wild beebalms have red flowers. The flowers are fragrant and attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. This Canadian hybrid was selected for its bright flowers and its resistance to mildew,
Scarlet beebalm 'Fireball'

Scarlet beebalm 'Fireball'

Scarlet beebalm 'Fireball' provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of scarlet beebalm 'Fireball'.
Scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Rose'

Scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Rose'

The scarlet beebalm 'Balmy Rose' is appreciated by gardeners for its ability to attract large numbers of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This particular cultivar is more compact than its counterparts, so it can fit more easily into smaller gardens. Its name comes from its rosy pink color and the love bees have for it.
Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid'

Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid'

Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid' is a monarda with several distinguishing features. It flowers in early summer, before other monarda, and grows in an unusually compact clump, ideal for gardens. The flowers stand out too since they are a bright orchid pink and attract attention (like the leading lady in a play or movie). The flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, bees and butterflies, so it is a firm favorite among gardeners.
Monarda didyma 'Cherry Pops’

Monarda didyma 'Cherry Pops’

Monarda didyma 'Cherry Pops’ is named for its lighter, cherry-red petals, which are brighter and less purplish than those of the parent species. Rapid-growing and compact, it makes for a vibrant border flower, drawing the eye, as well as wandering butterflies, into your garden. With fragrant foliage that is resistant to powdery mildew it has dark green leaves and a purplish stem.
Scarlet beebalm 'Lilac Lollipop'

Scarlet beebalm 'Lilac Lollipop'

Scarlet beebalm 'Lilac Lollipop' was cultivated from its parent plant for wider and brighter flowers, formed in tight clumps. They are a luxurious lilac hue rather than the usual darker purple, and this plant grows a bit shorter. Finally, this cultivar is more resistant to powdery mildew, with reddish tinged stems and an herbaceous scent.
Scarlet beebalm 'Pink Frosting'

Scarlet beebalm 'Pink Frosting'

Scarlet beebalm 'Pink Frosting', named for the dome of sweet globular pink petals, has dark green leaves that release a minty scent. This delicate frosting is perfect for spreading across midsummer borders. They draw in buzzing bees and butterflies, creating a more lively garden.
Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight'

Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight'

Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight' provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight'.
Wild bergamot

Wild bergamot

Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a wildflower related to mint. It is also known as bee balm and indeed attracts a great many bees (hummingbirds like it as well). Wild bergamot is sometimes used to make strong-flavored tea. One variant is cultivated specifically for its lemony-scented essential oil.
Spotted beebalm

Spotted beebalm

Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) is a perennial shrub that will grow to 61 cm tall. It spreads by runners but is not aggressive or invasive. It produces pagoda-like flowers in showy clusters of creamy, purple-spotted tubular blossoms. It blooms early to mid-summer attracting butterflies and bees.
Scarlet beebalm 'Pardon My Purple'

Scarlet beebalm 'Pardon My Purple'

Scarlet beebalm 'Pardon My Purple' is a compact variety of Scarlet beebalm. As a compact cultivar, it only grows to around 30 cm tall and spreads to about 30 cm wide. Other varieties of beebalm can grow to 1.2 m. The purple flowers which inspired the name can grow over 5 cm wide. The cultivar was created using the 'Grand Parade' and 'Grand Marshall' varieties of beebalm.
Lemon beebalm

Lemon beebalm

Lemon beebalm (Monarda citriodora) is a winter annual that will grow from 30 to 61 cm tall. It has unusual tuft-like flower heads with blossoms that range in color from lavender to pink. It blooms from spring to summer attracting butterflies and bees. If watered regularly it will continue to bloom through the end of summer. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It spreads quickly.
Scarlet beebalm

Scarlet beebalm

This perennial forms a cluster of bright-red flowers atop a 91 cm long stem, which are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. The leaves are aromatic, with a minty smell, and can also be brewed into tea, as the Oswego people taught the early European colonists in the New York area.
Basil beebalm

Basil beebalm

Basil beebalm provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of basil beebalm.
Spotted beebalm

Spotted beebalm

Spotted beebalm provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of spotted beebalm.

Scarlet beebalm 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Scarlet beebalm 'Cambridge Scarlet' provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of scarlet beebalm 'Cambridge Scarlet'.
Beebalm

Beebalm

Beebalm provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of beebalm.
Spotted beebalm

Spotted beebalm

Spotted beebalm provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of spotted beebalm.
Redpurple beebalm

Redpurple beebalm

Redpurple beebalm provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of redpurple beebalm.
Lindheimer's beebalm

Lindheimer's beebalm

Lindheimer's beebalm provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of lindheimer's beebalm.
Mintleaf bergamot

Mintleaf bergamot

Mintleaf bergamot provide loads of nectar and pollen to the many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that frequent them. The flowers look like fluffy daisies and can have a wide variety of colors. Although members of the mint family, the fragrance from crushed leaves is more citrus-like and dries beautifully for potpourri use. There are over 20 species of mintleaf bergamot.
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