Description
Wild Bergamot (Monarda Fistulosa)
Also called Bee Balm, this Canadian native perennial is ideal for ornamental plantings and attracts pollinators with its charm and exceptional looks.
In summer it produces beautiful pink to lavender flowers. Perfect for open fields, clearings and loamy soils. Its height varies from 60 to 90 cm, but it can reach greater sizes in ideal conditions. In addition to beautifying the garden, wild bergamot is used to make tea.
Spread : Approximately 45-60 cm between plants.
Plant height : 60-90 cm (or more).
Quantity per pack : Approximately 250 seeds.
Companion plants : Echinacea, rudbeckia, milkweed.
Enemy plants : None notable.
The flowering season begins : Mid-summer.
Degree of difficulty : Easy.
Family name : Lamiaceae.
Frost Tolerance : Resists frost.
Latin : Monarda Fistulosa .
Light : Full sun to light shade.
Propagation : Start indoors or sow directly in fall.
How to Grow :
- Indoor sowing : Start seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost. Maintain a soil temperature of 60-70°F (15-21°C). Sow 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep, cover lightly, and expect germination to take 30 days or more.
- Direct Seeding : Sow directly outdoors 2-3 weeks before last frost or in fall for natural stratification. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in a location with full sun to light shade.