Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamont
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Whorls of lavender flowers are excellent nectar sources for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Provides color and contrast for the border, wild garden or naturalized area.
Height
2-4 Feet
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Spreader in moist soils.
When to Divide
spring or fall, every 2 years
Good Companions
Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus), Pale Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Shining Coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida), Switch Grass (Native Grass- Panicum virgatum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
