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Lay two plants next to each other — uses, risks, and whether either has a grow guide.
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Bee balm
Monarda fistulosa
Wild bergamot — a ragged native mint whose leaf is an Earl Grey rumor and a traditional cold tea of the Northeast.
Flavor
Oregano, thyme, citrus-mint. A wilder cousin of the kitchen mints.
Symptoms
cold, sore throat, indigestion, congestion
In favor
Native, beautiful, a true tea
Against
Mildew in still, wet air
Days to harvest
80–100 days from a division to a first tea cut
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