Wild Bergamot is a tall, fragrant perennial commonly used for beautification, cultured flower beds and flower arrangements. Also know bee balm, Wild Bergamot is a wildflower in the mint family Lamiaceae and is widespread and abundant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. Wild Bergamot displays distinct gray to green leaves and pink to lavender-colored petals.
Plant in areas of full or partial sun, blooms July-September in most areas. Excellent for attracting beneficial pollinators. Grows well in nurseries and neutral soil types. Can grow up to 4′ tall in ideal conditions, but averages 20-36″ in most zones. Native.
Recommended seeding rate is 1-2 lb.s per acre.
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WILD BERGAMOT
(Monarda fistulosa)
Wild Bergamot NRCS Plant Guide
Wild Bergamot NRCS Plant Guide
PDF version of NRCS Plant Guide & Fact Sheet
Prepared By & Species Coordinator:
M. Kat Anderson, USDA, NRCS, National Plant Data Center, c/o Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of California, Davis, California
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Synonyms
Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.
- Wild Bergamot
- Monarda fistulosa
- Bee Balm
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