Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Also commonly known as Bee Balm, Wild Bergamot is a hardy garden staple providing a profusion of lavender blooms. If you want to attract birds, butterflies and hummingbirds, this trusty perennial will deliver in spades! Its leaves can be boiled for tea and its flowers are edible.
Plant Type : Perennial |
Sun Exposure : Full Sun, Part Sun |
Soil Moisture : Dry, Medium-Dry, Medium, Wet-Medium |
Mature Height : 3-4' |
Bloom Time : July, August, September |
Bloom Color : Purple, Lavender |
Additional Features : Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Attracts Birds, Plants for Beginners |
Native To : North America |
Soil Type : Average |