Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Description
Wild Bergamot is a hardy, herbaceous perennial native to North America known for its aromatic foliage and flowers. It belongs to the mint family and is commonly referred to as bee balm due to its attractiveness to pollinators like bees and butterflies. It is often used in wildflower plantings and gardens due to its showy flowers and benefits to pollinators.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 2 to 5 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- July, August, September
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The blooms are a lavender to pinkish hue.