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Lamiaceae
Monarda

not marked as a favorite taxon Monarda clinopodia Linnaeus. Common name: Basil Bergamot, Basil Beebalm. Phenology: Late May-Sep; Jul-Oct. Habitat: Mesic, forested slopes. Distribution: NJ, w. NY, and IL, south to n. GA and c. AL (some of the range perhaps accountable to cultivation)

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Other Comments: There appear to be a number of chemical races in M. clinopodia which may warrant taxonomic status.

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, G, Il, K4, Mi, Mo3, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, Tat, Tn, Va, W, McClintock & Epling (1942), Scora (1967); = Monarda fistulosa L. var. clinopodia (L.) Cooperr. Basionym: Monarda clinopodia L. 1753

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Midwest: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily ⓘ: 4

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Height: 2-3 ft

plant sale text: Basil bee-balm has upright cymes of showy, unusual flowers. Its flowers are white in color, with small purple spots on the lower lip, with white to pinkish bracts underneath. This species is found growing at the sunny edges of woods in the mountains and upper piedmont. Basil bee-balm has foliage that is pleasantly aromatic when crushed. This native perennial is easy to grow and needs little care. It is particularly appealing when it has grown into a good-sized colony and many flowering stalks are in bloom. Over time, it will spread and form a handsome colony.

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native range: eastern United States



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