wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot)
| Botanical Name | Monarda fistulosa |
| Common Name | wild bergamot |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall, winter |
| Height and Spread | 2-4ft x 2-3ft (60-120cm x 60-90cm) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate, Southwest Dark Plate |
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