Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
monarda – earl grey |
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a.k.a – wild bergamot, bee balm, Oswego tea latin name: monarda didyma ‘Earl Grey Flower’ zone: 4-9 type: perennial light: sun to partial shade ht: 36” (90cm) description: Long flowering Monarda. Bushy clump forming perennial. Flowers grow in clusters and are dark-red in color. Blooms from mid-summer to late fall. Uniquely shaped flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds Mild-dew resistant. harvest: pick fresh leaves and flowers to use as required. Flowers also great used as cut flowers in an bouquet arrangement culinary notes: Leaves are used to make a good tea and for aromatherapies.. Steep a small handful of fresh leaves in boiling water with a slice of lemon or orange. Add honey to taste. Flowers are edible and can be tossed into a salad for color. Flower tastes strongly ‘herby’ with a mint overtone. This plant is a special variety coming from Israel. |
