Wild Bergamot
Also Known As:
Wild Bee BalmBotanical Name:
Monarda fistulosa- Whorls of small tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts
- Lavender-pink flowers appear on square stems just above foliage
- Matte-green toothed lance to oval-shaped leaves, 10 cm long
- Foliage has an oregano scent when crushed
- Upright mounding habit
- Tolerates drier conditions than most didyma species
- Bloom Time: June to July
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Lavender
- Pink
Height
90 cm-110 cm
Spread
75 cm-90 cm
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*All plugs are sold individually. Contact us for full tray pricing. Please click here for tray sizing guide.
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Wild Bergamot
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Mounding
Garden Uses
- Naturalizing
- Roadside planting
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenance
- Best grown in an average to moist soil, in full sun, however, it is tolerant of partially shady locations. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem for monarda, although some cultivars are more resistant. All monarda should be planted in open areas that receive good air circulation and keep a consistently moist soil, to help prevent mildew problems. Mature clumps should be thinned out. This species has good mildew resistance.
Additional Notes
- Native to OntarioLarval host for moths. The flowers attract many native bees and bumblebees and butterflies, and there is a specialist bee, Dufourea monardae, that depends on Monarda.The common name: Bergamot can be confusing. Though teas can be made from Monarda leaves, the Bergamot in Earl Grey Tea is derived from an oil extracted from the rind of Citrus bergamia, a citrus native to Southeast Asia.
Size: Plug50
Flamborough Area
Hamilton ON L9H 5E1
Canada
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