Common Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Height:
24 - 36 in.
Width:
24 - 30 in.
Flower Color:
Light Pink
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Time:
Mid-Summer
Exposure:
Partial Sun / Sun
Moisture Level:
Drought Tolerant Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
3 - 8
Native Range:
Midwestern Prairie
The Gardener's Notepad
A very attractive prairie plant that is sure to please both the person who planted it and the pollinators who will frequent it's nectar-filled flowers. It works well in meadow gardens and forms large clumps which can defend themselves against competing grass and other plants.