Family: Mint
Season: summer

Last Update: 01May98

(Aug-97; Shindagin)

(Aug-97; Shindagin)

(Aug-97; Mom/Dad; Bergamot)

Bee-Balm
Oswego Tea
Bergamot

A common mint growing in damp open areas and roadsides. Stuntingly red flowers make it hard to miss. Various shades from red to pale-purple - some give different names to these variations.