Bee Balm Afterthoughts
by Maria Urso
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Bee Balm Afterthoughts
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Maria Urso
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Photograph - Photography
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Bee balm, which is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint and bergamot, is a versatile perennial plant that can add color and beauty to any garden. Native to the eastern portion of North America, bee balm flowers, which bloom in mid to late summer, has many uses. The scarlet-colored flowers are edible; the leaves can be used to make tea. In fact, Oswego tea was the beverage chosen by colonists who lost access to the English teas after the Boston Tea Party. Bee balm is also a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions.
The plants grow anywhere from two to four feet in height and work well to attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to the garden.
In addition to being available at gardening centers, bee balm is relatively easy to grow from seeds, cuttings and root divisions. In fact, the plant, which is a member of the mint family, can become so invasive that you will be forced to find methods to eradicate it because bee balm quickly spreads via underground rhizomes.
Bee balm grows well in a variety of soil types. Although the plants prefer plenty of sunshine, bee balm will tolerate partial shade in hot climates.
For more information on Bee Balm see http://www.gardeningchannel.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-bee-balm-plant/
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June 10th, 2017
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