Bee balm, bergamot or horsemint; it's all pretty and healing
Many monardas to pick from
• M. 'Scorpion' grows 4 feet high and blooms June through August.
• M. 'Petite Wonder' a pale pink dwarf that grows only a foot to 15 inches high and doesn't run or mildew.
• M. 'Raspberry Wine' is a classic tall, wine-red bee balm, introduced by White Flower Farm.
• M. 'Fireball' is a dwarf with gusto; lots of drama in a 15-inch-high plant with intensely scented foliage and great hummingbird appeal.
I'VE BANISHED most perennials from my garden in an ongoing attempt to make the place less fussy and labor-intensive. While I've scarcely missed day lilies or asters, monarda is one of the few perennials that have crept back in.
Monarda's long history as a healing herb is reflected in its name, which comes from the 16th-century Spanish physician, Nicolas Monardes, who wrote the first herbal about botanicals from the New World. Called by the common names of bee balm, horsemint and bergamot, it's part of the mint family, identifiable by square-shaped stems. Native Americans made use of monarda's essential healing oils, and spotted bee balm ( Monarda punctata ) is said to relieve coughs, colds, fevers and minor digestive complaints.
So how did this old-fashioned perennial, which spreads and requires dividing like the rest of its kin, earn its way back into my heart and garden? Few perennials meet the multitasking criteria I use to prevent carting home every pretty flower that calls my name. I try hard to stick to the idea that a perennial must be fragrant, nurture wildlife, add texture as well as color, and last a long time in the garden or when cut for arrangements.
With monarda, it comes down to the luminously colored flowers so nectar-rich they vibrate most of the summer with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. And how many cottage-garden perennials make a real architectural statement? Monarda grows several feet tall and forms a bushy clump topped with raylike blooms that look as if they've exploded into a deconstructed daisy.
Now it's true that monarda needs deadheading regularly to keep it blooming. And it has quite a rep for mildew. It's not even a sentimental favorite of mine, like sweet peas and poppies that I'd grow no matter how much trouble they are.
But both flowers and foliage are aromatic; some kinds smell sweetly of oranges, while others smell spicy, with a whiff of oregano. And just a stem or two of the brilliant, long-lasting flowers perks up a flower arrangement.
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Native Americans made use of monarda's essential healing oils, and spotted bee balm is said to relieve coughs, colds, fevers and minor digestive complaints. By Valerie Easton • M. 'Scorpion' grows 4 feet high and blooms June through August.
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Otter Totem Characteristics
There are times when you are sensitive and shy. And you also are often gentle and patient with others. But then there are times when you are not only enthusiastic, outgoing and lively, you can be quite the exhibitionist! Either way, you are likely to be quite strong-willed and you can be forceful when you want your way.
Does that sound like you?
You have very strong convictions and at times, can seem opinionated. If you believe in something, you are willing to fight for it and you are likely to argue vehemently about it.
Nonetheless, you can be tolerant of people whose opinions differ from yours. Even if you strongly disagree, you are likely to admit when they have a valid argument and accept your difference of opinion.
Despite your strong convictions, you are blessed with the ability to be objective. Though you are often frank and outspoken, you are also a personable and likable companion.
You can be idealistic and romantic but also can be practical. And once you make a commitment, you are committed for life.
You need time alone to recharge and you enjoy your own company. But when you are with others, you are warm and kind and can be friendly and outgoing.
People born under this sign are intelligent, innovative and intuitive, and sometimes adopt an unconventional lifestyle, being drawn to what is unusual or unique.
Once you set a goal, you are undeterred by disappointment, and willing to go against the tide.
You do not appreciate interference from others, and will resist it, even when you know they mean well. You are not likely to be a follower, instead, you are the one who sets the trends.
Though you are capable of warmth and friendliness, at times you can be quite aloof and you do not usually seek out relationships with others. You may have a tendency to withdraw, preferring to be alone.
Professionally, you are likely to be well-suited for leadership roles and work involving research, science, or writing.
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