Lemon Bergamot is a native annual flower that is commonly found growing in sandy/rocky prairies or along roadsides throughout the southern United States. At maturity this plant reaches a height of 2-3' and features a stiff square like stem, narrow 2” lance shaped leaves, and globular clusters of two-lipped flowers that are light pink to white. This plant can do it all! It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is edible, can be used as a cut flower, is drought tolerant, is used to flavor perfumes and make insect repellents, is resistant to deer, and self sows!
Wild Bergamot is a native perennial clump forming flower that is naturally found growing in dry rocky woods and dry prairies all across the United States. At maturity this plant reaches a height of 2-3' and features a square like stem, aromatic greenish gray leaves, and globular clusters of two-lipped lavender flowers. This plant is best known for its ability to attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, but it also is both edible and medicinal, can be used as a cut flower, is drought tolerant, is used to flavor perfumes, make insect repellents and essential oils, is resistant to deer, and self sows!
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