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Wild Bergamot

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$37.49
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • 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
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

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
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:
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

4.5" Pot
 Also Know 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

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.