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

Average Flowering Time