Wild Bergamot, Monarda fistulosa is one of the most beautiful and recognizable of our native wildflowers. Popular among gardeners many cultivars have been developed. It has a flower head of 5-10 cm wide, in a bright lilac or pink pom-pom. The leaves are opposite and lance shaped. The plant can grow up to 1 meter in height.

Bloom Time: July - September

Wildlife Benefits: Nectar source

Uses: Pollinator gardens, meadow/prairie plantings

Conditions: Sun to part shade, dry to moist, sand to clay, acidic to alkaline, medium drought tolerance, deer resistant