Welcome to “Name That Native Plant!” — a quiz to help familiarize you with the native plants that provide such critical support Maine’s insects, birds, and other wildlife.
For our fourth installment, we’re featuring this Maine Audubon-grown native plant…
I am a critical mid-summer bloomer for bumble bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Despite the abundance of other species, I have become one of concern in Maine! I am easy to grow, and have beautifully fragrant leaves. Did you know that the tea from the Boston Tea Party was made from me?
Think you know which native plant I am?? Scroll down to find out…
I’m Monarda fistulosa, also known as wild bergamot or bee balm. Did you guess correctly?
Don’t forget: we have this and other great, wildlife-friendly native plants for sale — grown from seed by Maine Audubon staff — in our Nature Store at Gilsland Farm. Stop on by and load up for your yard or garden!
