Wild Bergamot, known for its ability to draw beneficial bees, butterflies, and birds to your garden with its distinctive flowers, is an heirloom variety that showcases striking purple/pink blooms throughout the summer months. Indigenous to North America and resilient in zones 3-9, it appeals to a broad spectrum of gardeners. Moreover, this plant offers numerous medicinal benefits. Its leaves emit a pleasant scent reminiscent of oregano and can be utilized to create teas or tinctures. Plants produce flowers in the second year after planting.