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Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
- » 8+ weeks bloom time
- » Lavender purple blooms are hummingbird and butterfly magnets
- » Stems provide winter cover for beneficial insects
- » Superb for use in rain gardens
- » Fragrant flowers also attract bees
- » Deer resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:36-48 in
- Spread:36-48 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Monarda fistulosa has lovely lavender flowers atop aromatic foliage. Easy to grow in a perennial border, wildflower garden or meadow. Wild bergamot is a great naturalizing wildflower and a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Attributes
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Monarda fistulosa
Plant in full sun to part shade in average to dry soils. Leave stems standing over the winter as many beneficial insects overwinter in the hollow stems. You can remove dried stalks in early spring as new spring growth begins.