How To Grow Bergamot (Monarda)- Planting And Care
WEBMar 3, 2022 · A popular garden plant, Bergamot is a magnet for honey bees and other pollinators, attracting them in droves to the garden. Learn how to grow Bergamot, or Monarda, and fill your garden with these interesting and fragrant plants. an annual variety, Monarda hybrida- Bee Balm "Lombada".
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.
How to Grow and Care for Bee Balm - The Spruce
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Bee balm, also commonly known as bergamot, is a native North American wildflower from the Monarda genus with bright, distinctive "spiky hairdo" blooms. Bee balm has quick-spreading underground rhizomes and grows best in dry, non-humid conditions in full sun to partial shade and moist soil, though they can handle a variety of conditions.
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.
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 (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 …
Monarda - Wikipedia
WEBMonarda is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. [3] . The genus is endemic to North America. [2][4] Common names include bergamot, bee balm, horsemint, and oswego tea, the first being inspired by the fragrance of the leaves, which is reminiscent of bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia).
How To Grow Bee Balm | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family that’s easy to grow and care for. Its vibrant summer flowers and medicinal properties make it a valuable plant for humans and wildlife.
Monarda - RHS Gardening
WEBBotanical name: Monarda. Common name: bee balm, bergamot, Oswego tea. With aromatic foliage and flowers over a long period in summer, bergamots are ideal for any mixed or herbaceous summer border. They combine well with other perennials and grasses, especially in prairie-style plantings.