Honey bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Unknown
Pollinator plant
Wild Bergamot, Mintleaf bergamot, Wild Bee-Balm, Lupine
Monarda fistulosa
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
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Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Herbaceous
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 1.50 m high × 0.50 m wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 4-10
- Moisture
- Moist, Well-drained
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Flowers, Seasoning, Tea
- Edibility
- 3 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 2 out of 5
Leaves - raw or cooked. The above-ground parts of the plant can be used as an herb, even though they are quite aromatic. They are often used to flavor salads and warm dishes. The flowers can be used as a decorative, edible addition to salads. Furthermore, the fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a refreshing, aromatic tea.