2008/06/20

BERGAMOT - Bee Balm


Monarda Didyma - Perennial Height: 120cm
Space: 45cm
Sun or part shade, rich light and moist soil.
Foliage is very popular for their use in teas, to relieve nausea, menstrual pain and insomnia. Put a fresh leaf into a Chine Tea for an Earl Grey flavour. Add sparingly to salads, stuffing and pork, scatter flower in salads or use fresh or dried for floral arrangements

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