Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Description

Favorite of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is a host plant for the Raspberry pyrausta (Pyrausta signatalis). Has a long bloom time and is a staple of wildflower gardens. Deer resistant.

Sun: Full – partial

Soil: Medium wet – dry

Plant height: Growing up to 4’

Duration: Perennial

Flowering period: July – September

Planting Season: Spring or Fall

Soil pH: 6.0-8.0