Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

This amazing plant attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and a host of beneficial insects with its beautiful purple, two-lipped, tubular flowers atop wonderfully fragrant stems and leaves.

BLOOM TIME
  • July
  • August
  • September
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT

3-6'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon