Complete Guide to Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
WEBNative Range. Wild Bergamot is native to most of North America. This is one of the most widely distributed native plants as you can see in the map below. The range of Monarda fistuolsa covers 45 of the 48 continental United States and 7 provinces of Canada. Map showing the range of Wild Bergamo (Monarda fistulosa). Click on image to enlarge.
Monarda fistulosa - Wikipedia
WEBMonarda fistulosa ranges from Quebec to the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, south to Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, and northeastern Washington. The Latin specific epithet fistulosa means hollow like a pipe.
Wild Bergamot - Grow Native!
WEBMonarda fistulosa. Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials. Native Environment: Prairie. Season of Interest: Late (July - frost) Main Color: Lavender. Fall Color: USDA PLANTS Range Map. At the range map link above, zoom in for county-level data. Sun Exposure. Full Sun. Soil. Moisture. Dry, Moderate. Nature Attracting. Butterfly, Hummingbird.
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 - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
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 fistulosa - USDA Plants Database
WEBThe PLANTS Database includes the following 118 data sources of Monarda fistulosa L. - Showing 1 to 25 «
WEBMonarda fistulosa L. plant symbol = MOFI Contributed By: USDA, NRCS, National Plant Data Center Alternative Names Bee-balm Use Ethnobotanic: The Tewa Indians because of the flavor it imparted cooked Wild bergamot with meat. The Iroquois used the plant in the making of a beverage. The plant has a wide variety of medicinal uses.
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 - USDA Plants Database
WEBThe PLANTS Database includes the following data sources of Monarda fistulosa L. ssp. fistulosa var. menthifolia (Graham) Fernald
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wild Bergamot - Epic Gardening
WEBAug 24, 2023 · This native is beloved by hummingbirds, who come to sip nectar from the tubular flowers. Butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial insects are also attracted to the flowers. Grow Monarda in any wildlife-friendly habitat, particularly in hummingbird, butterfly, or pollinator gardens.