Common names:
Oswego Tea
Bee Balm
Beebalm
Bergamot
Firecracker Plant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Annual
Water Preferences:Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4b
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Uses:Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Seeds:Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Other
Pollinators:Midges
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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