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.