Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a well known and highly adaptable native plant that thrives in all but the wettest soils. The fragrant lavender flowers are a popular nectar source for pollinators and attract a wide …

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SKU
35940-03 / 15940
Plants 3" Pots
1-4 $7.99 ea.
5-10 $6.99 ea.
11-31 $5.99 ea.
32+ $4.99 ea.
Seeds 78,000 seeds/oz
1/4 Oz $10.00
1/2 Oz $15.00
Oz $25.00
Lb $375.00
Cultural Details
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture Dry, Medium, Moist
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial
Height 2' - 5'
Bloom Color Lavender
Bloom Time July, Aug, Sep
Spacing 2'
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Root Type Rhizome
Benefits Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host Plant, Deer Resistant
Seeds per Oz 78000
Propagation Treatment Dry Stratification
Direct Sowing Time Spring, Early Summer, Fall

Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a well known and highly adaptable native plant that thrives in all but the wettest soils. The fragrant lavender flowers are a popular nectar source for pollinators and attract a wide variety of bees and butterflies. Hummingbirds may also visit. A member of the mint family, Bergamot has long been used by indigenous people for a variety of medicinal applications. The distinctly aromatic leaves are commonly used to make tea, and the button seed heads are popular in dried floral arrangements.

Bergamot is a host plant for the Hermit Sphinx moth (Sphinx emeritus).