Monarda fistulosa / Wild Bergamot
Type: perennial
Native habitat: prairies
Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 2-3’ wide and 2-5’ tall
Bloom: Lavender from June- July
Info: This native clump forming perennial is a part of the mint family. It is attractive to bees and butterflies as well as a great addition to any herb garden. The leaves of this plant have been used to make teas. In wet or shady areas, this plant can get powdery mildew. This generally doesn’t hurt the plant, but can look bad. Planting plants such as Aromatic aster in front of Wild bergamot can help hide the defoliation caused by powdery mildew while providing food for pollinators later in the season.
Type: perennial
Native habitat: prairies
Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 2-3’ wide and 2-5’ tall
Bloom: Lavender from June- July
Info: This native clump forming perennial is a part of the mint family. It is attractive to bees and butterflies as well as a great addition to any herb garden. The leaves of this plant have been used to make teas. In wet or shady areas, this plant can get powdery mildew. This generally doesn’t hurt the plant, but can look bad. Planting plants such as Aromatic aster in front of Wild bergamot can help hide the defoliation caused by powdery mildew while providing food for pollinators later in the season.
Type: perennial
Native habitat: prairies
Light: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 2-3’ wide and 2-5’ tall
Bloom: Lavender from June- July
Info: This native clump forming perennial is a part of the mint family. It is attractive to bees and butterflies as well as a great addition to any herb garden. The leaves of this plant have been used to make teas. In wet or shady areas, this plant can get powdery mildew. This generally doesn’t hurt the plant, but can look bad. Planting plants such as Aromatic aster in front of Wild bergamot can help hide the defoliation caused by powdery mildew while providing food for pollinators later in the season.
