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Monarda fistulosa

Wild bergamot or lavender bee balm

Monarda fistulosa has lovely lavender flowers atop aromatic foliage. Easy to grow in a perennial border, wildflower garden or meadow. Wild bergamot is a great naturalizing wildflower and a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. Monarda fistulosa is more tolerant of drought and resistant to powdery mildew than M. didyma.

Height

2-5 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Bloom Color

Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Interesting Notes

Monarda fistulosa can be found in rocky meadows, thickets and glade margins throughout North America. Distribution Map

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Monarda fistulosa prefers dry to moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full to part sun. More prolific in full sun and moist soils.

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
• Medium
Nature Attraction
• Hummingbirds
• Butterflies
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Summer
Attributes
• Wetlands
• Drought Tolerant
• Moist Sun
• Pond Edge
• Border
• Native to US
• Mass Planting
• Wildflower Garden
• Dry Sun
• Stream Edge
• Cut Flower
• Open Pollinated
• Meadow
• Fragrant
Soil Moisture Needs
• Average
• Moist
• Dry