Lemon Bergamot is a native annual flower 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 naturally found growing in dry, rocky woods and prairies 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 attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is edible and medicinal, is used as a cut flower, is drought tolerant, is used to flavor perfumes, makes insect repellents and essential oils, is resistant to deer, and self-sows!
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