Bergamot, 'Sweet Leaf' (Monarda fistulosa)

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Aromatic Herb with Medicinal and Culinary Value

Common Names: Sweet Leaf Bergamot, Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm, Horsemint, Oswego Tea
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: North America

Bergamot 'Sweet Leaf' (Monarda fistulosa), also known as Wild Bergamot or Bee Balm, is a fragrant, perennial herb native to North America. This hardy plant is celebrated for its aromatic leaves and striking lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 'Sweet Leaf' is a versatile herb used for its medicinal, culinary, and ornamental value. The leaves have a sweet, citrusy flavor and are commonly used in herbal teas, while the essential oils in the plant provide soothing and antiseptic properties. Its showy flowers and long blooming period make it a popular choice in herb gardens, pollinator gardens, and ornamental borders.

Distinctive Features, Uses, and Nutritional Value

Foliage: 'Sweet Leaf' Bergamot has aromatic, lance-shaped green leaves with a strong, sweet fragrance reminiscent of citrus and mint. The leaves are packed with essential oils that offer medicinal benefits and culinary uses.

Flowers: The plant produces beautiful, lavender-pink, tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. These long-lasting blooms attract a variety of pollinators and are ideal for adding color to the garden.

Growth Habit: This herbaceous perennial grows 2-4 feet tall, with a clumping habit. It spreads by rhizomes and can fill in garden beds, creating a lush, aromatic herb patch.

Culinary and Medicinal Uses

Bergamot 'Sweet Leaf' is well-known for its use in herbal teas, where its leaves impart a citrusy, slightly minty flavor. It’s also used as a flavoring in salads, soups, and desserts. Traditionally, Native Americans used the plant for its medicinal properties to treat colds, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues. The plant’s essential oils have antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in homemade salves and natural remedies.

Plant Type:
Perennial Herb

Harvest Season:
Summer

Mature Size:
Up to 5'

Soil & Moisture:
Moist, well-draining soil

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 3-9; Patio/Greenhouse 4+Propagation

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    So sweet! Arrived well packed and in perfect condition, as your plants always do!

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