BERGAMOT

TYPE OF PLANT: [BEE & BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT] [HERB]

Habitat: Wildlife border or herb garden. Partial shade.

Habit: Perennial. Height 45-90 cm. Can be grown in containers if well watered.

Flower Colour: Flowers pink, in late summer. Flowers can be dried and used in herb tea and pot pouri.

Planting Time: Take cuttings in spring or divide roots. Plant 60 cm apart.

Nectar Plant for: Very good bee plant. Butterflies are supposed to use it too, but I have never seen any on it.