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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

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) — tolerating even dry conditions once established; hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — It features lavender-pink tubular flowers atop 2 to 4-feet tall stems; which is important for preventing powdery, image 71
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — high-impact plant is a guaranteed way to enliven any outdoor space; perennial with lavender and pink blooms
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — the Wild Bergamot is ideal for a mid-border position where its clump-forming nature can be showcased; perennial, image 76
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — which is important for preventing powdery mildew.<br><br>The plant blooms from mid to late summer; blooming mid, image 126
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — which is important for preventing powdery mildew.<br><br>The plant blooms from mid to late summer; blooming mid, image 103
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 107
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Whether used in a wildflower meadow; wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to, image 86
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — tolerating even dry conditions once established; hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, image 78
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — creating a long-lasting display with its tubular flowers arranged in dense, image 104
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 79
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial with lavender and pink blooms; cut back Monarda fistulosa to ground level in late fall to encourage a, image 114
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9; this plant thrives in full to partial sun, in zones 3 to 9, with moderate, image 60
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial for full or half; high-impact plant is a guaranteed way to enliven any outdoor space, image 92
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape; making it a versatile choice for various, image 98
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — high-impact plant is a guaranteed way to enliven any outdoor space; perennial with lavender and pink blooms, image 112
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Whether used in a wildflower meadow; wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to, image 63
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape; making it a versatile choice for various, image 121
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — or as part of a pollinator garden
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Its mint-scented foliage repels pests, making it a low-maintenance choice
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 49
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Its mint-scented foliage repels pests, making it a low-maintenance choice; it features lavender-pink tubular, image 119
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — which is important for preventing powdery mildew.<br><br>The plant blooms from mid to late summer; blooming mid to late
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