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Bergamot - Monarda didyma

Type: Perennial

Bergamot is originally from North America, and was used by native Americans, who brewed a strong palatable tea from it. The dark pink, red and purple 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 is a perennial that grows best in soil that stays damp in the summer, however it dislikes damp winters. Prefering sun, Bergamot or Monarda didyma will adapt to shade, and does make a nice container plant.

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 30-60cm