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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