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]
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.
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.
Wild Bergamot - Grow Native!
WEBBasic Description. Whorls of lavender flowers are excellent nectar sources for hummingbirds and butterflies. Host plant of Hermit Sphinx Month. The gray-green foliage is aromatic. Long summer bloom period. Showy seed heads through winter.
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 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.
Wild Bergamot Guide: Planting & Benefits | Monarda Fistulosa
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Discover the beauty and benefits of Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), a vibrant, aromatic flower that attracts pollinators and enhances gardens.
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.
Monarda fistulosa — wild bee-balm, wild bergamot - Go Botany
WEBMonarda fistulosa — wild bee-balm, wild bergamot. Copyright: various copyright holders. To reuse an image, please click it to see who you will need to contact. Facts. One 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.
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