Wild Bergamont

Description:

A round cluster of many individual pale lavender flowers. Height about 3 ft. It has a square stems and opposite pairs of leaves.

Habitat:

Spotted on Tamarac NWR near the Visitor Center. It can be found in sunny dry fields, prairies and along roads.

Notes:

Also called Horesemint or Bee Balm. This plant has a strong odor when rubbed or crushed. The heads of the flowers attract many insects, including bees, butterflies and beetles.