Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Description

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a pollinator favorite and is sure to attract them to your garden or landscape. Due to its long bloom time and attraction to pollinators, Wild Bergamot is a staple in wildflower gardens. Its showy purple flowers will be a favorite feature in your garden. Wild Bergamot, a member of the mint family, has aromatic leaves and is known to be deer resistant.

 

Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture: Dry to moist, Drought tolerant once established

Soil Type: Well-Drained, Sand, Loam, Clay, and Rocky soils

Soil pH: 6 – 8

Average Height: 2 – 5 Feet

Flowers: Showy, dense, round clusters of tubular, two-lipped flowers in shades of pale to dark lavender, pink, or white

Bloom Time: June- September

Native Region: Most of North America

Wildlife: Host plant for the Raspberry pyrausta (Pyrausta signatalis)