wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink/lavender
- Foliage color
- Gray-green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, meadows, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to wet soil of most types. Pink to lavender pompom flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Good drainage and air flow help prevent mildew.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, Switchgrass, and Swamp milkweed.
Native range
North America.