Wild Bergamot or Purple Bee Balm
Purple bee balm stole the show on one of our summer hikes in Boulder Mountain Park.
Monarda fistula
Also known as wild bergamot.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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What a stunning capture of wild bergamot in bloom! I love how you’ve described the surprise of finding such vibrant purple carpets along a rocky trail—it really brings the hike to life. The photos beautifully highlight the delicate details of the bee balm, and it’s inspiring to see nature’s resilience in such dry terrain. Thank you for sharing this moment—it makes me want to look more closely for these hidden gems on my own walks!
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