Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
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Wild Bergamot is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–4 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with pink/lavender flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 3–4 ft
- Spread
- 2–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Pink/lavender
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; hummingbird garden; meadow; herb/fragrance garden
- Wildlife Value
- Several moths; strong nectar value
Wild Bergamot grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 3–4 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Several moths; strong nectar value. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, hummingbird garden, meadow, herb/fragrance garden.
Good to know: Long-blooming mint-family plant; fragrant foliage.