Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
- Pink to lavender-purple tubular flowers in June- July
- Great naturalizing wildflower and upland meadow plant
- Tolerates dryer soil than M. didyma
Height: 36 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Zone: 3-8
Color: Lavender
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Humming-birds
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Fast Growing
- Native
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Spreads by rhizomes
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained