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Bergamot Snow Maiden - Monarda punctata 'Snow Maiden'

Type: Perennial

Bergamot Snow Maiden is originally from North America, and was used by native Americans, who brewed a strong palatable tea from it. The white flowers smell pleasantly of oranges, and as a plant, they are a fabulous addition to the flower border, both for their attractive flowering habit and as they attract bees.

Bergamot Snow Maiden is a perennial that grows best in soil that stays damp in the summer, however it dislikes damp winters. Preferring sun, Bergamot Snow Maiden or Monarda punctata 'Snow Maiden' has lance-shaped, green, aromatic foliage, and from mid-summer to early autumn, it bears whorls of white flowers on upright stems.

The uses of bergamot are mostly in the culinary department, where fresh young leaves can be used sparingly in a salad, fruit salads and fruit drinks, and five or six large fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon dried leaves in 8 ounces boiling water make a refreshing and relaxing tea. Bergamot has an affinity to pork and will improve the flavour of most pork dishes if added during cooking.

Height 1m