Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bee Balm)

Plant Description: A rhizomatic, spreading wild bee balm/bergemont. Pink clusters of flowers on tall, 3 foot stems. Typically forms dense thickets/patches. Very fragrant. Leaves are edible raw or cooked. Flowers have been used medicinally to treat colds, coughs, and fevers. Oil is often used for cosmetics. *NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID* Height: 3 ft Width: 2-5 ft Watering needs: more dry, drought tolerant Sun needs: sun Soil needs: well draining, rich, dry Bloom Time: June-July Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Forming thickets, these make great additions for meadows, rock gardens, forest edges, and herbal gardens. Attracts pollinators and particularly bumblebees.