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• n  perennial herb of North America
• n  perennial aromatic herb of eastern North America having variously colored tubular flowers in dense showy heads
• n  bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America

• beebalm
• Monarda fistulosa
• bergamot mint
• oswego tea
• Monarda didyma
• lemon balm
• garden balm
• sweet balm
• Melissa officinalis

News & Articles

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• The dirt: garden party and toast & taste
  Take a stroll through Noerenberg Gardens. Noerenberg Gardens is throwing an evening garden party among the blooming phlox, bee balm, daylilies, Veronica and foxglove, 6 to 8 p.m. July 25 on Lake Minnetonka . Events include guided tours of the grounds, music, activities for children, historical displays and door prizes.
  July 16, 2013 - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
• Exploring The Last Green Valley: Consider adding bee balm to garden
  This is the time of year I look forward to seeing the bee balm bloom.
  July 14, 2013 - The Norwich Bulletin