Bee Balm (Bergamot) Monarda didyma

Bee Balm (Bergamot) (Monarda didyma) is a tea / tisane herb grown for teas and potpourri; petals sparingly in salads. It prefers full sun to light shade and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 70–100 cm. Harvest in leaves before peak bloom for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
• Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
• Harvest: Leaves before peak bloom
• Difficulty: Easy