Native Monarda similar to the cultivated Bee Balms but with flowers in shades varying from almost white to lilac. Contains high amounts of Thymol, which is antibacterial, antiseptic, and an ingredient in most mouthwashes. Strong Mint/Oregano flavor - leaves are used as seasoning, flowers are edible and showy. Good tea plant. Common in fields and along roadsides - adaptable to most soil types. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Packet(Standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz: $6.00; 1/4 oz: $11.50; 1/2 oz: $22.00; 1 oz: $42.00 - 49,000 seeds/oz