• Plant: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
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  • Info: Bloom / Jul 7, 2010 2:43 PM / My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b / License: All rights reserved
  • Caption: In Our Mostly Native Meadow
Photo of Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) uploaded by chelle

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Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) by virginiarose Jan 7, 2012 5:41 PM 4
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