Monarda fistulosa - Wikipedia
WEBL. Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, [1] is a wildflower in the mint family Lamiaceae, widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. [2] This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. [3]
Complete Guide to Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
WEBWild Bergamot is a perennial wildflower native to most of North America. Scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa, it will grow 2-4′ tall in full sun and well drained soil. A member of the mint family, Wild Bergamot blooms for 1 month in Summer, and attracts many of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Gardenia
WEBMonarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of fragrant, lilac-purple, tubular flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm). Blooming for weeks from mid-summer to early fall, they rest upon a whorl of decorative whitish bracts.
Monarda fistulosa (Bee Balm, Eastern Bergamot, Wild Bergamot…
WEBMonarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a native herbaceous perennial that occurs in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted fields and along roads and railroads. It is a clump-forming, mint family member that grows typically to 2-4' tall.
Monarda fistulosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBMonarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a common Missouri native perennial which occurs statewide in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted fields and along roads and railroads. A clump-forming, mint family member that grows typically to 2-4' tall.
How To Grow Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) In Your Garden
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Learn to grow Monarda fistulosa, the Wild Bergamot. Understand its use in the garden to help attract pollinators and how to encourage its lavender blooms.
How to Grow and Use Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) …
WEBMay 27, 2024 · While wild bergamot (monarda fistulosa) is not the citrus you’ll find in most Earl Grey Teas, it is a unique and gorgeous bee balm flower with a unique taste, aroma, and plenty of uses in the garden. Wild bergamot is a robust perennial variety of bee balm with a lot to offer all gardeners and homesteaders.
Monarda fistulosa — wild bee-balm, wild bergamot - Go Botany
WEBOne variety of wild bee-balm (Monarda fistulosa var. rubra) has reddish purple flowers and is an escaped cultivar. The other two varieties are native to New England. This is a striking plant for the native garden, and good for attracting butterflies.
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Master Gardeners of …
WEBThis showy mint family member boasts a fragrance similar to bergamot oranges. Its aromatic leaves are used in herbal tea. Flowers attract many pollinators, especially bees. Seed heads attract small birds. The Virginia Native Plant Society named Wild Bergamot Wildflower of the Year in 1993.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wild Bergamot - Epic Gardening
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It has fragrant leaves and flowers and grows 2 to 4 feet tall. Plants can be grown from seed or by division, and once they become established in an area, they grow fast. You may recognize the similarities to the cultivated Monarda, also called bee balm.
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