Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
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Wild Bergamot is a native upright herbaceous perennial with toothed aromatic grey-green foliage. The fringe-like scarlet lavender flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer and attract bees and butterflies. Best in full sun and well-drained soil. Mildew Resistant. Leaves can be used in teas.
Monarda fitulosa is the native bee balm that is a host plant for the Hermit Sphinx Moth. Its an excellent attractor for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while its avoided by deer.
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Origins: |
North America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Salvia, Coneflower
IMAGE: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot (12775811995), CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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