- Full Sun to Partial Shade (2 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 36 - 48 Inches
- Mature Spread 36 - 48 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Wild Bergamot, scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa, is a lavender-colored, flowering perennial native to North America. It’s a member of the mint family and will readily naturalize an area and attract swarms of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. Wild Bergamot is part of the American Beauties Native Plant program.
Wild Bergamot is a very beneficial and productive native perennial. The lavender flowers bloom all summer, attracting plenty of beneficial pollinators. It's fast growing, low maintenance, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. Wild Bergamot grows up to 4 feet tall with an equal spread in Hardiness Zones 3-8. The minty leaves can be used to make tea, and the lavender flowers are edible, enhancing salads or making a lovely garnish. Wild Bergamot is noted to have a variety of health benefits and is also known to repel mosquitos.
Wild Bergamot Care
Wild Bergamot is notoriously easy to grow and thrives in all kinds of soil. It prefers full sun locations with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Find a spot with ample air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.
Mulch the plants around the base to help maintain soil moisture and to prevent weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants looking tidy. Cut the plant back in late fall, before the first frost, but leave a few feet of the hollow stems standing to harbor beneficial insects during the winter. Remove the dried stalks in early spring as new growth appears. Wild Bergamot is easily propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division every few years.
Wild Bergamot Spacing
Wild Bergamot can grow in clumps up to 4 feet wide once established, so give each plant plenty of room to mature and receive healthy air circulation. Easy to grow and maintenance-free when grown in a perennial border, Wild Bergamot is also a fantastic naturalizing plant.
Wild Bergamot Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade (2 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 36 - 48 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 36 - 48 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 36 - 48 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Lavender Purple |
| Bloom Period: Bloom All Season |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: N/A |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Native to North America, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Wild Bergamot |
| Other Name(s): Wild Bergamot |
| Scientific Name: Monarda fistulosa |
- SKU:
- 1231014239-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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