Wild Bergamot
$4.00
Monarda fistulosa
Description: Often used as an ornamental, this pretty, purple perennial has distinctively aromatic foliage Attracts numerous pollinators and is a host plant for the Raspberry pyrausta moth. Leaves are edible and are oregano scented/flavored. On Dr. Robert Gegear’s plant list. Also commonly known as Bee Balm or Horse-Mint.
Habitat
Habitat and Wetland Indicator Status: Grasslands, meadows, old fields, woodland edges (UPL)
Light: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Type and Moisture: Thrives in wide range of soils from acid to lime to rich to poor to sand to clay. Dry, Moist.
Characteristics
Bloom Color: Lavender
Bloom Period: July, August, September
Mature Height: 4 feet
Wildlife: Nectar source for Golden Northern Bumblebee, Yellow-banded Bumblebee, and Half-black bumblebee.
Other Features: Anaerobic tolerant, Deer Resistant.
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