Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot is a part of the Mint family, and is a native perennial forb that is 2.5 to 4 feet tall. The flowers bloom from June to September. This plant is found in upland woods, thickets, and prairies. Wild Bergamot is best grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates somewhat poor soils and some drought. It needs good air circulation and tends to self-seed. Wild Bergamot is used in flower arrangements and bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds use the plant for nectar.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: amnenity grassland, reclamation, CRP, pollinator, wildlife habitat, biodiversity
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 18 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): .5 to 1
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
