The Wild Bergamot is starting to bloom in our neighborhood. Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), also commonly known as Bee Balm should not be confused with Scarlet Beebalm (Monarda didyma) which is another member of the mint family Lamiaceae.
Wild Bergamot is a favorite of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, including this Wood-Nymph (Cercyonis pegala) butterfly.
This is another wildflower that I will be collecting seeds from.
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