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Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

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Overview

Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America. It features lavender-pink tubular flowers atop 2 to 4-feet tall stems. This plant thrives in full to partial sun, in zones 3 to 9, with moderate water needs. Its mint-scented foliage repels pests, making it a low-maintenance choice. Blooming mid to late summer, it attracts pollinators, adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — an informal traditional bedWild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape; making it a versatile choice for various garden designsWild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Ensure to give it a spacing of about 18 to 24 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation; lavender and, image 125Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Whether used in a wildflower meadowWild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America; its mint-scented foliage, image 93Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape, image 67+141

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — an informal traditional bed
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape; making it a versatile choice for various garden designs
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Ensure to give it a spacing of about 18 to 24 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation; lavender and, image 125
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Whether used in a wildflower meadow
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America; its mint-scented foliage, image 93
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape, image 67
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — creating a long-lasting display with its tubular flowers arranged in dense, image 35
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — the Wild Bergamot is ideal for a mid-border position where its clump-forming nature can be showcased
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — It features lavender-pink tubular flowers atop 2 to 4-feet tall stems; which is important for preventing powdery
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — the Wild Bergamot is ideal for a mid-border position where its clump-forming nature can be showcased; perennial for full or
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — This plant thrives in full to partial sun, in zones 3 to 9, with moderate water needs; an informal traditional, image 72
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — cut back Monarda fistulosa to ground level in late fall to encourage a fresh burst of growth come spring; or as, image 128
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — it stands up to a variety of climates; ensure to give it a spacing of about 18 to 24 inches apart for optimal, image 61
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — creating a long-lasting display with its tubular flowers arranged in dense, image 127
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — It features lavender-pink tubular flowers atop 2 to 4-feet tall stems; which is important for preventing powdery, image 48
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — an informal traditional bed; it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — making it a versatile choice for various garden designs; whether used in a wildflower meadow, image 85
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial with lavender and pink blooms
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial for full or half; high-impact plant is a guaranteed way to enliven any outdoor space, image 69
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial for full or half
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Blooming mid to late summer; tolerating even dry conditions once established, image 51
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — cut back Monarda fistulosa to ground level in late fall to encourage a fresh burst of growth come spring; or as, image 105
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — it stands up to a variety of climates
Photographs by 10 contributors

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