Wild Bergamot Bee Balm wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa 'Wild Bergamot Bee Balm'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size5 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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'Wild Bergamot Bee Balm' wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa 'Wild Bergamot Bee Balm') is an herb for borders, meadows, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. Its fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. This plant also tolerates drought, so it suits dry spots.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Lanceleaf coreopsis, and Black-eyed Susan.