Monarda fistulosa - Wikipedia
Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, [3] is a wildflower in the mint family Lamiaceae, widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. [4] This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. [5]
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Gardenia
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of fragrant, lilac-purple, tubular flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm). Blooming for weeks from mid-summer to early fall, they rest …
Monarda fistulosa (Bee Balm, Eastern Bergamot, Wild Bergamot) …
Monarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a native herbaceous perennial that occurs in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted fields and along roads and railroads. It is a clump-forming, mint family member that grows typically to 2-4' tall.
Complete Guide to Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Wild Bergamot is a perennial wildflower native to most of North America. Scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa, it will grow 2-4′ tall in full sun and well drained soil. A member of the mint family, Wild Bergamot blooms for 1 month in Summer, and attracts many of …
Wild bergamot has square stems with gray-green foliage. The flowers bloom from June to September. They are solitary and terminal on the flowering branches and the two stamens surpass the upper lip. The flowers are tubular, 13-15 nerved, with lobes much shorter than the tube. The corolla is lavender and strongly bilabiate.
Monarda fistulosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Monarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a common Missouri native perennial which occurs statewide in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted fields and along roads and railroads. A clump-forming, mint family member that grows typically to …
How to Grow Wild Bergamot ( Monarda fistulosa )
Dec 2, 2024 · Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), a beautiful native perennial from North America, is a must-have for any garden. This member of the mint family is known for its fragrant flowers, aromatic foliage, and its ability to attract pollinators like hummingbird moths, long-tongued bees, and honey bees.
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) - Master Gardeners of …
This showy mint family member boasts a fragrance similar to bergamot oranges. Its aromatic leaves are used in herbal tea. Flowers attract many pollinators, especially bees. Seed heads attract small birds. The Virginia Native Plant Society …
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) - Illinois Wildflowers
Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Mint family (Lamiaceae) Description: This herbaceous perennial plant is 2½–4' tall, branching frequently in the upper half. The light green stems are four-angled and hairless. The opposite leaves are broadly lanceolate to ovate, and vary in color from light green to dark green, sometimes with yellow or red tints.
Wild Bergamot - A Wildflower Journal
Mar 6, 2024 · Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa sp.) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. From creeping rhizomes, vertical simple stems grow 30 – 60 cm. Stem leaves are toothed, opposite and somewhat lanceolate. The inflorescence (complete flower head) is a terminal showy pink-mauve complex cluster. All photos by the author.