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Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa, Lamiaceae

Zones
3a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-Leaf EchinaceaEchinacea angustifolia
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Pale Purple ConeflowerEchinacea pallida
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Eastern Prickly PearOpuntia humifusa
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Juglone toxicity from black walnut inhibits growth of wild bergamot

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Bergamot grow in?

Wild Bergamot grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Wild Bergamot?

Good companions for Wild Bergamot include Narrow-Leaf Echinacea, Pale Purple Coneflower, Eastern Prickly Pear.

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