Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
A showy rhizomatous species; often used as an ornamental.
General Product Information:
Item Number: MONFIS01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Fields, brushy thickets, prairies, roadsides.
Bloom Period: June to September
Flower Color: Lavender to pink
Foliage Color: Gray-green
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 4 in
pH: 6.0 – 8.0
Pollinator Value: High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: No
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 1,272,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.1% and not more than 0.5% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine