Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)
$ 12.98
Also known as Beebalm.
Wild Bergamot is a showy perennial featuring clusters of lavender, pink or white flowers. The leaves are aromatic, and used to make mint tea.
Wild Bergamot is easy to grow, and often forms large colonies. It grows on wide range of soils and spreads easily under optimal growing conditions.
All Monarda species are susceptible to powdery mildew. Good air circulation and good drainage help prevent it.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Medium |
Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
Bloom color | Purple, white, pink |
Bloom time | Spring, summer |
Mature height | 2-4 ft |
Mature width | 2-3 ft |
Attracts | Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, birds |
Notes | Native bee and bumble bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant