Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Also known as Bee Balm, this native perennial has large lavender-pink flowers that bloom in loose firework-shaped clusters. The blossoms sit at the top of tall stems and are loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. Aromatic green foliage grows along the square stems, forming moderately sized clumps. May spread and re-seed, but not excessively.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-4' tall and 2-3' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Harvest Haven
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
