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Oswego Tea or Scarlet Bee Balm is a striking relative of Wild Bergamot bee balm. Also a native flower, this bee balm features scarlet red petals that hummingbirds and other pollinators flock to.
It loves moist rich soil in partial sun or full sun. Its leaves are fragrant making it unpalatable by deer once it matures.
Height: 3'
Sun: Partial to full sun
Zone: 4-7
Bloom time: June-August