Wild Bergamot
Monarda Fistulosa
Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: No information found
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Moderate
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: No information found
Acceptable Soil Conditions: No information found
Max Plant Height (in ft): 5
First Bloom: June
Last Bloom: September
Flower Color: Pink, Purple
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): No minimum elevation found
Maximum Elevation (in ft): No maximum elevation found
Counties: Sanjuan, Washington
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Long
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: High
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Low Light, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Songbird habitat, Bumblebee habitat, Monarch Butterfly habitat
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=mofi
- https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_mofi.pdf
- https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/monarda-fistulosa/#:~:text=Fire%20Risk%3A%20This%20plant%20has%20a%20medium%20flammability%20rating.
- https://www.joyfulbutterfly.com/product/wild-bergamot-seeds/#:~:text=The%20Monarda%20fistulosa's%20flowers%20are,)%20and%20Red%2Dthroat%20Hummingbirds.
- https://growitbuildit.com/monarda-fistulosa-wild-bergamot/