Wild Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot, Monarda fistulosa, captivates with its shaggy, lavender to pink flower heads, radiating from a central point like a wild crown. Its aromatic leaves, when crushed, release a strong, minty fragrance, enhancing its sensory appeal. Historically, preparations using this plant were employed in traditional practices for their soothing and antiseptic qualities. In gardens and prairies, Wild Bergamot acts as a striking vertical accent, thriving in sunny spots. Its tall, sturdy stems make it ideal for creating naturalized drifts or as a focal point, drawing pollinators and adding a vibrant, wild charm to the landscape.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer
Height: Over 3ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Known host plant for Hermit Sphinx moth (Sphinx eremitus), Raspberry Pyrausta (Pyrausta signatalis), Pyrausta orphisalis.
Wild Bergamot, Monarda fistulosa, captivates with its shaggy, lavender to pink flower heads, radiating from a central point like a wild crown. Its aromatic leaves, when crushed, release a strong, minty fragrance, enhancing its sensory appeal. Historically, preparations using this plant were employed in traditional practices for their soothing and antiseptic qualities. In gardens and prairies, Wild Bergamot acts as a striking vertical accent, thriving in sunny spots. Its tall, sturdy stems make it ideal for creating naturalized drifts or as a focal point, drawing pollinators and adding a vibrant, wild charm to the landscape.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer
Height: Over 3ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Known host plant for Hermit Sphinx moth (Sphinx eremitus), Raspberry Pyrausta (Pyrausta signatalis), Pyrausta orphisalis.
Wild Bergamot, Monarda fistulosa, captivates with its shaggy, lavender to pink flower heads, radiating from a central point like a wild crown. Its aromatic leaves, when crushed, release a strong, minty fragrance, enhancing its sensory appeal. Historically, preparations using this plant were employed in traditional practices for their soothing and antiseptic qualities. In gardens and prairies, Wild Bergamot acts as a striking vertical accent, thriving in sunny spots. Its tall, sturdy stems make it ideal for creating naturalized drifts or as a focal point, drawing pollinators and adding a vibrant, wild charm to the landscape.
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer
Height: Over 3ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Known host plant for Hermit Sphinx moth (Sphinx eremitus), Raspberry Pyrausta (Pyrausta signatalis), Pyrausta orphisalis.
