(Plant heights are given at maturity)
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Monardas make a lovely addition to any garden.  They spread via underground trailers, rather like the mints, but not so agressively and make a bright show of blooms from June to September.  They prefer a moist, but well-drained soil .

Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Scarlet Monarda

Red - Monarda didyma - Perennial - Culinary, Medicinal - Lovely red starburst blooms on sturdy stems are a magnet for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.  The leaves have a wondfully sweet smell when bruised that is reminiscent of the Bergamot Orange.  Medicinally, the leaves are used to brew a delicious tea.  Full sun;  plant height: 3-4ft.

#491  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 50 seeds
#P491   Plant   3in pot  $8.00

  Lavender - Monarda fistulosa - Perennial -  Culinary, Medicinal -  Leaves have a citrus smell.  This particular variety is native to the western US and was introduced into gardens in the late 1600s.  Full sun;  plant height: 3-4ft.

#492  Packet, $2.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds
#B4z-492CS  Dried herb cut and sifted 4oz $20.00
#B1lb-492CS  Dried herb cut and sifted 1lb $30.00

  Lemon - Monarda citriodora - Perennial - Culinary, Medicinal -  Blooms are pink and purple.  Native to the southern US.  Full sun; plant height: 3-4ft.

#493  Packet  $2.50,  Approximately 100 seeds
#Bz-493   Bulk seed  1oz  $5.65
#B4z-493   Bulk seed  4oz  $10.50
#B1-493   Bulk seed  1 lb  $25.99
#P493   Plant  3in. pot  $8.00

White - Monarda didyma - Perennial - Culinary, Medicinal -  Blooms are a clean snow white.  Full sun;  plant height: 3-4ft.

#P494    Plant  3 in pot   $8.00

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