(24-48" tall x 24-36" wide) The intriguing blossoms of Wild Bergamot Bee Balm burst forth from their buds into clusters of nectar-rich, tubular flowers held aloft by a ring of showy bracts. True to its name, the plant's purple-pink flowers are magnet for bees and many other pollinators. Wild Bergamot is easy to grow, adaptable, and readily spreads to form large swaths. You'll have so many flowers from midsummer into fall that the bees won't mind if you cut a few to jazz up indoor arrangements. Healthy leaves or flowers can be used to make tea. This deer-resistant perennial is native to the states east of the Rocky Mountains, and thrives in all but the hottest, driest regions. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates a range of soils from dry to moist. A charming addition to herb gardens, meadow plantings, cottage gardens, or perennial flower beds.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018672 AM018633 (Plant - 3" Pot) AM018652 (Tray of 16)
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Common Name | Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm |
Botanical Name | Monarda fistulosa |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Pink |
Mature Height | 24-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-36" wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Grey-green toothed foliage. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Native, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Provide good air circulation, and deadhead flowers to promote more blooms. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |