PatternBaseWild Bergamot Bee Balm
Melissodes desponsus, Apidae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Attracts Specialist Long-Horned BeesSupports Parasitic WaspsConfuses Aphid VectorsLate Summer Nectar SourceNative Bee Specialist Plant
Edible Parts
LeavesFlowers
Medicinal Uses
Digestive AidAntimicrobial
Common Questions
What zones does Wild Bergamot Bee Balm grow in?
Wild Bergamot Bee Balm grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Wild Bergamot Bee Balm?
Good companions for Wild Bergamot Bee Balm include Oswegoland Mountain Mint, Basil Mountain Mint.
Design guilds with Wild Bergamot Bee Balm and see companion relationships visually.
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