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Monarda
red monarda plant

Monarda species - Culinary, Medicinal Also known as Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Scarlet Monarda
Monarda leaves are wonderfully aromatic and are used in a variety of ways. They are combined with China tea to create the flavor Earl Grey. They are also used to treat stomach and urinary disorders and colic. Monardas make a lovely addition to any garden. The plants spread via underground trailers, rather like the mints, but not so agressively and make a bright show of blooms from June to September. They prefer a moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. There are a wide variety of colors and growth patterns.

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Red Monarda - Monarda didyma - Lovely red starburst blooms on sturdy stems are a magnet for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. The leaves have a wondfully sweet smell when bruised that is reminiscent of the Bergamot Orange. Medicinally, the leaves are used to brew a delicious tea.      Packet of approximately 50 planting seeds   $2.50

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Red Monarda Plant   $10.00
Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

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Lavender - Monarda fistulosa - Leaves have a citrus smell. This particular variety is native to the western US and was introduced into gardens in the late 1600s.     Packet of approximately 100 seeds   $2.50

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Lavender Monarda Plant   $10.00
Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

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Lemon - Monarda citriodora - Blooms are pink and purple. Native to the southern US.    Packet of approximately 100 seeds   $2.50

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Lemon Monarda Plant    $10.00
Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

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White - Monarda didyma -   Blooms are a clean snow white.     Plant 3 in pot   $10.00
Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

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Monarda leaves dried c/s 8oz    $7.30

#CSZ491
Monarda leaves dried c/s 1lb   $11.68

#S491		Red Monarda - Monarda didyma - Lovely red starburst blooms on sturdy stems are a magnet for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. The leaves have a wondfully sweet smell when bruised that is reminiscent of the Bergamot Orange. Medicinally, the leaves are used to brew a delicious tea. Packet of approximately 50 planting seeds $2.50

#HP491		Red Monarda Plant $10.00 Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

#S480		Lavender - Monarda fistulosa - Leaves have a citrus smell. This particular variety is native to the western US and was introduced into gardens in the late 1600s. Packet of approximately 100 seeds $2.50

#HP480		Lavender Monarda Plant $10.00 Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

#S493		*Lemon - Monarda citriodora* - Blooms are pink and purple. Native to the southern US. Packet of approximately 100 seeds $2.50**

#HP493		Lemon Monarda Plant $10.00 Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.

#HP494		*White - Monarda didyma* - Blooms are a clean snow white. Plant 3 in pot $10.00 Not available to AK,HI,CA,NV,UT,AZ,WA or outside U.S.**

#CSX491		Monarda leaves dried c/s 8oz $7.30

#CSZ491		Monarda leaves dried c/s 1lb $11.68

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