White Bergamont, Basil Balm

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White Bergamont, Basil Balm Monarda clinopodia Full to part sun, moderately wet to medium moisture level, tolerates a range of soils except sandy.  2-4 ft. height, blooms summer into fall, white flowers with purple spots, re-seeds readily under ideal conditions. Germination Code:  A Native Region:  Eastern half of Tennessee Easy to grow.  Subject to mildew so needs good air circulation.  Attracts bees. flower;sun;wet;clay flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;wet;clay flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam