Two-year old plants will bloom this year. Bee balm is a must for every herb garden. Butterflies and bees are busy on the long-blooming plants all summer. Two-year old plants are shipped to bloom this year. Lavender blossoms attract bees and butterflies.
Blossoms are edible and good for tea.
This thistle is grown for its medicinal qualities. It's been used mostly as a digestive tonic. Very soft foliage with harmless spines. Does not seed itself in our climate. Used medicinally for coughs and colds.