Wild Bergamot

$7.00

Monarda fistulosa

Out of Stock for 2023. Please check back in March 2024. 

Plant in 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch plastic pot

Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: medium
Soil: sandy loam, loam, clay loam, organic
Mature Height: 4 feet
Mature Spread: 3 feet

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Description

One of the easiest wildflower to grow, with beautiful purple blooms lasting from mid to late summer. Complimentary to yellow flowers like Black-eyed Susan or Smooth Oxeye. Leaves and flowers have a sweet fragrance and are edible. Flowers are great for bouquets and attract a variety of butterflies. Tolerates most soil and moisture conditions in part shade to full sun. Avoid sprinkler or overhead watering systems to prevent powdery mildew.

We offer two other Monarda species:

Spotted Bee Balm

Scarlet Bee Balm

Ontario Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7 (Find out your Hardiness Zone here)

Additional information

Weight.10 kg
Dimensions6 × 6 × 30 cm
Light Requirements

Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Partial Shade

Moisture Requirements

Medium

Soil Requirements

Clay Loam, Loam, Sandy Loam, Rich in Organic Matter

Poisonous To Humans?

No

Pollinators

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Flower Colour

Purple

Bloom Period

Summer