Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
You need to register or login to use the plant list.Wild Bergamot is a highly adaptable, wildlife-friendly perennial. Its showy, tubular, white, pink, or purple flowers form round, wispy clusters...
Description:
Wild Bergamot is a highly adaptable, wildlife-friendly perennial. Its showy, tubular, white, pink, or purple flowers form round, wispy clusters atop tall stems, July through September. The foliage is fragrant, offering additional interest in the garden. Wild Bergamot is valued by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, which benefit from the nectar. The genus Monarda is prone to powdery mildew, but this species, Monarda fistulosa, offers some resistance. Use Wild Bergamot in borders, meadows, and naturalized areas in your yard.
Plant Details
Other Common Names: Beebalm
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New York Native: Yes
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Drought Tolerance Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 2 - 4 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium
