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Common Name: White Bergamont, Basil Balm
Full to part sun, moderately wet to medium moisture level, tolerates a range of soils except sandy. 2-4 ft. height, blooms summer into fall, white flowers with purple spots, re-seeds readily under ideal conditions.
Germination Code: A
Native Region: Eastern half of Tennessee
Easy to grow. Subject to mildew so needs good air circulation. Attracts bees.
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