Bergamot / Bee Balm

Maximum order 4oz.

Monarda fistulosa, also known as Bergamot or bee balm, is a wildflower found throughout North America. Also known as wild bergamot, this herb should not be confused with the citrus bergamot that is used to flavor earl grey tea.

It is a hardy plant that can withstand drought conditions, competition with invasive plants, and poor soil and still thrive. The flower, which is in bloom for a full month in the summer is a magnet for pollinators, especially bees and hummingbirds. A member of the mint family, bee balm has a strong scent akin to oregano, which acts as a deterrent to deer and rabbits. 

Bee balm has a long history of use for its supportive properties. The name bee balm is derived from its traditional use in a salve made for calming occasional skin irritations from stings.

Our Bergamot / Bee Balm is grown by one of our local regional farms, Wilson Herb Farm in Greensboro, Vermont.