Wild Bergamot

Honeybees visit Wild Bergamot primarily for its high nectar yields during the midsummer bloom peak in July and August, contributing to honey flows in suitable regions. The flowers offer moderate pollen as a secondary reward, supporting foraging colonies. This rhizomatous perennial forms clumps that may need division every few years to maintain vigor and avoid powdery mildew; its aromatic foliage deters deer browsing.