Monarda Fistulosa Bergamot is a beautiful plant with violet, tube-shaped flowers. It is a great attractor for bees and butterflies. The leaves also have some medicinal uses and can be used in tea.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. Seed Saving: When the flower spikes begin to dry and turn brown, remove them and spread them out to dry; thresh them to remove the seed. Shaking the entire plant's seed heads into a container is also effective, but the process should be repeated daily until all the seed has matured. Store the seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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