Monarda fistulosa 25/7 Restock Eric Smith crossed the plant

Eric Smith crossed the plant with the blue-leaved Hosta 'Elegans' to found the celebrated Tardiana group

and glades across much of the eastern and central United States

and it is this jewel-like fruit

glossy evergreen leaves

and cut branches are a staple of holiday arrangements

Monarda fistulosa 25/7 Restock Eric Smith crossed the plantMonarda fistulosa, wild bergamot, is one of the great native perennials of the North American prairie, a hardy, aromatic member of the mint family loved for showy heads of lavender pink and for a fragrance like oregano crossed with mint. The species grows wild in meadows, prairies, and open woods across most of the continent, and brings both vivid summer color and a deep well of history to the garden. From midsummer into early fall the square stems