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Bee Balm is a part of American History -- Gardening in McKinney, Texas
 
Check out Michael Delaware's article on Bee Balm!  After reading his post, I'm going to look into adding this flashy herb to my garden.  Looks like 4th of July Fireworks to me!
 
Bee Balm is probably one of the most original looking flowers that you may come across.  It may come as a surprise to some, but Bee Balm is a part of American history.  Most Americans do not know how significant it is to our history. 
When you look at the blossom, one can say it breaks away from the norm, and does its own thing; much like the original American Colonists appeared to the world as they broke away from rule of the English crown. 
Bergamot or 'Bee Balm' is a source of tea which was a popular substitute for the imported variety amongst the mid-Atlantic patriots in the wake of the Boston Tea Party. That period was probably the best in bergamot's history, though it retains its mystique, thanks to a striking appearance and the richly American nick-name, Oswego tea. The red variety is commonly what is referred to as Oswego Tea.
Bee Balm is a part of American history, as it gave the American Colonists ... more

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