wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
A native wildflower with shaggy lavender-pink to purple flowers that bloom mid to late summer and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It's drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
