Light shade; Average to dry organic rich soil; Confined almost entirely to the Appalachian mountain region this bergamot grows best on lightly shaded mountain hillsides, woodland edges and lightly shaded meadows and fields. Grows between 3-4' tall; Blooms are white and typical of bee balms but are more attractive to bumble bees than to butterflies; Flowers June-August; Zone 5-7; VA ecotype