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: Look for retailers like Four Winds Growers which sell semi-dwarf varieties suitable for containers.

Before purchasing a "bergamot tree," you must first identify which plant you actually want. There are two very different plants commonly called "bergamot": the (used for Earl Grey tea oil) and Wild Bergamot (an herb, also known as Bee Balm). 1. Identifying Your Bergamot buy bergamot tree

( Monarda fistulosa ): A perennial herb in the mint family with purple flowers. It is native to North America and used for herbal teas and attracting pollinators. 2. Buying the Bergamot Orange Tree ( Citrus bergamia ) If you want the citrus tree, focus on these criteria: : Look for retailers like Four Winds Growers

: Ideally suited for Zones 8–11 . If you live in Zones 4–7, you must grow it in a pot and bring it indoors for winter. Where to Buy :

( Citrus bergamia ): A true citrus tree producing yellow-green fruit. The oil from its rind flavors Earl Grey tea and perfumes.

: Due to agricultural laws, citrus trees often cannot be shipped to Alabama, Texas, Arizona, or Florida . Where to Buy :