Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa 
 
 
 
Extremely popular plant for prairie and dry meadow gardens. The jester hat-like flowers are a lavender-purple colour and, along with the leaves, make a great mint tea.  At one time, a treatment for respiratory ailments was made from the oil. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. An important species in prairie restoration. Drought tolerant.