New England Wildflower Society
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Also known as Wild Bergamot and Beebalm, this is a showy, herbaceous perennial that grows up to 4 feet tall. Highly branched, it produces clusters of lavender, pink, or white flowers resembling ragged pompoms on top of 2 to 5 foot open-branched stems. This fragrant plant is highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and can grow in full sun to partial shade, in a variety of dry to moist soils.
May Attract
Oswego-Tea is thought to attract these families of birds
Local & Regional Resources
Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
Local Nurseries
Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
Bigelow Nurseries
455 West Main Street, Northboro, MA 01532
(508) 845-2143
Garden Shop at Garden in the Woods
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7630
Russell's Garden Center
397 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-2283
New England Wetland Plants
820 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 548-8000
Grow Native Massachusetts Plant Sale (one-time date) at UMass Waltham Field Sta
240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452
New England Wildflower Society (Nasami Farms)
128 North Street, Whatley, MA 01373
(413) 397-9922
Tripple Brook Farm
37 Middle Road, Southhampton, MA 01073
(413) 527-4626
Sudbury Nurseries West
81 Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01354
(413) 834-4569
Hillside Nursery
107 Skinner Road, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 489-1616
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Allegheny Service-Berry
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Alternate-Leaf Dogwood
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American Basswood
Tilia americana
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
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American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
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American Larch
Larix laricina
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