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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) — making it a versatile choice for various garden designs; whether used in a wildflower meadow, image 62
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Blooming mid to late summer; tolerating even dry conditions once established, image 97
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial for full or half; high-impact plant is a guaranteed way to enliven any outdoor space, image 115
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Ensure to give it a spacing of about 18 to 24 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Whether used in a wildflower meadow; wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Blooming mid to late summer; tolerating even dry conditions once established
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape, image 90
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — or as part of a pollinator garden; it stands up to a variety of climates, image 111
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — It flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — the Wild Bergamot is ideal for a mid-border position where its clump-forming nature can be showcased; perennial, image 53
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — making it a versatile choice for various garden designs; whether used in a wildflower meadow
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — which is important for preventing powdery mildew.<br><br>The plant blooms from mid to late summer; blooming mid, image 80
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Blooming mid to late summer; tolerating even dry conditions once established, image 74
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape, image 113
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Its mint-scented foliage repels pests, making it a low-maintenance choice; it features lavender-pink tubular, image 96
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — or as part of a pollinator garden; it stands up to a variety of climates, image 88
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — adding both ecological value and visual interest to any landscape; making it a versatile choice for various, image 75
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 59
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — This plant thrives in full to partial sun, in zones 3 to 9, with moderate water needs
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 82
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — creating a long-lasting display with its tubular flowers arranged in dense
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — Wild Bergamot or Monarda fistulosa, is a resilient perennial native to North America; its mint-scented foliage, image 116
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) — perennial with lavender and pink blooms; cut back Monarda fistulosa to ground level in late fall to encourage a, image 68
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