Yes, this plant is about as common here as wearing socks…well, except it’s summer and a blisteringly hot one at that and everyone is currently shod in sandals and…where was I? Yeah. Wild bergamot, sometimes called horsemint. Monarda fistulosa (syn. M. menthifolia, M. bradburrana). Socks in winter. Ahem.
It looks pretty marvelous, especially when photographed in the early morning. One of my favourite Alberta wildflowers. Me and the bees. 🙂
We have several native species, but none look quite like this — at least, as far as I know. Lovely!
I had cultivated ones in my previous garden – bright red ones (I have forgotten the name). Although they were bee magnets as well, I am more partial to the wild species. They’re all very striking plants.
Common but beautiful! I’ve never seen any in central Maine.
beautiful, sheryl –
Really a fantastic color
Stunning photo, just needs a frame. 🙂
Thanks so much! 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous, Sheryl!
Stunning photo!
Gorgeous, you, the bees and now me!
Love it!
Thank you a million times over to all of you for taking the time to comment – I regret that I wasn’t able to respond individually. You all make Flowery Prose so special for me!
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