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Monarda fistulosa

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Names

Common Names
Wild Bergamot, Oswego-Tea, Mintleaf Beebalm, Wildbergamot Beebalm, Wildbergamot Horsemint

Growth

Height
36-48 inches
Spread
2-3 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun; tolerates partial sun and partial shade
Soil Type
Well-drained soil, preferably loamy or sandy, with a pH around 6.0–7.0.
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained soil.
Soil pH
6.0-8.0 Neutral to mildly alkaline; tolerates pH above 8.0

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seed sowing, Division, Cuttings, Layering

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, other pollinators (including moths and specialized bees), and birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
L.
Publication
Sp. Pl. : 22 (1753)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Monarda

Inferior Taxa

Monarda fistulosa var. mollis Monarda fistulosa var. maheuxii Monarda fistulosa var. fistulosa Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia Monarda fistulosa var. rubra Monarda fistulosa var. stipitatoglandulosa

Synonyms

Monarda fistulosa var. typica

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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