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 - 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]
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 …
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Wild Bergamot - Epic Gardening
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Wild bergamot is a wonderful plant for a sunny flower garden. It is easy to grow and produces many showy purplish-pink flowers each year. Plant it to attract hummingbirds and pollinators, enjoy cut flowers, or compliment your herbs, vegetables, and other wildflowers.
How To Grow Bergamot (Monarda)- Planting And Care
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Wild Bergamot is a native perennial wild flower with tubular flowers in shades of pink and lavender. This is a hardy species of Monarda. The blooms appear in late summer on strong stems which bear fragrant and aromatic leaves.
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Minnesota Wildflowers
WEBFlower: Round cluster 1 to 2 inches across of tubular flowers, solitary at the end of branching stems arising from leaf axils. Color ranges from purple to lavender to pink, rarely white. Individual flowers have a ¼-inch wide curved lower lip and a thin straight upper lip.
Bee Balm Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bee Balm
WEBBee balm (Monarda spp.), also called wild bergamot, is known for its attractive scarlet flowers that bloom in the summertime and its fragrant foliage. In June and July, slender, tubular flowers are produced in 2—to 3-inch-wide flower heads.
Wild Bergamot Guide: Planting & Benefits | Monarda Fistulosa
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Overview. Wild Bergamot, or Monarda fistulosa, thrives as a lively member of the mint family, often gracing gardens under names like bee balm or Oswego tea. This fragrant herb not only brightens spaces with its vivid flowers but also invites a buzz of wildlife activity, drawing in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
How To Grow Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) In Your Garden
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as Wild Bergamot or Bee Balm, is a perennial plant valued for its distinctive, fragrant foliage and showy flowers. Originating from North America, this delightful plant is a popular choice among gardeners and is a great plant to grow if you wish to attract pollinators to your garden.
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