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- Exposure
- Soleil à mi-ombre
- Life cycle
- Vivace
Discover the plant
Wild bergamot is an aromatic and medicinal perennial plant highly valued for its light, very natural lavender-mauve blooms. Its fragrant foliage gives off an herbaceous scent reminiscent of oregano or thyme, making it an interesting plant for herb gardens, perennial beds, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator-friendly gardens. With its upright habit and delicate whorled flowers, it adds height, movement, and a beautiful rustic touch to sunny spaces.
Easy to grow, wild bergamot prefers a location in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained, fresh to moderately moist soil. It tolerates natural and less rich conditions better than some horticultural monardas, which makes it interesting for prairie-style gardens, flower borders, and more wild landscapes. Good air circulation helps keep the foliage healthier, and pruning after flowering can encourage a more compact and well-branched plant.
Highly melliferous, wild bergamot attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and several other pollinators, making it an excellent perennial for enriching garden biodiversity. Traditionally recognized as a medicinal and aromatic plant, it can also be used in infusions or as a fragrant plant, in moderation. It is an ideal plant for gardeners looking for a hardy, fragrant, ecological perennial full of natural charm.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Soil type
Fertilization
Seasonal care
Container growing
A garden,within reach.

Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Monarde fistuleuse : Où faut-il l’installer?
Monarde fistuleuse : Comment faut-il l’arroser?
Monarde fistuleuse : Peut-on la cultiver en contenant?
Monarde fistuleuse : Quel nettoyage saisonnier faut-il prévoir?
Monarde fistuleuse : Comment l’associer aux autres plantes?
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