Bergamont, Wild

Lavender Bergamont, Bee Balm and Horsemint. Native to much of North America, this lovely lavender blooming bergamont is highly attractive to many types of pollinators. Can reach 4 feet in full bloom when planted in moist conditions. Used extensively by native peoples for a wide variety of ailments such as a poultice for cuts and infections as well as a tea for colds, flu, headaches, colic and indigestion. Blooms profusely from mid summer and a very attractive addition to any garden guaranteed to draw in the butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Full sun to part shade,Hardy Perennial. Zone 4.