100 Seeds Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa Native Perennial Flower

Wild Bergamot is a native perennial known for its distinctive, spiky lavender-pink blooms that sit atop tall, slender stems. This clump-forming plant adds a light, airy texture to meadow gardens, wildflower patches, and perennial borders, blooming through the summer and attracting a variety of pollinators to the landscape. Its fragrant foliage and uniquely shaped flowers make it a standout choice for naturalized and cottage-style plantings.

Use Wild Bergamot in native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and mixed perennial beds where its tall, wispy blooms provide vertical interest. The flowers bloom in whorled clusters atop stems reaching about two to four feet, and the plant spreads gradually to form a full clump over time. It performs well in average to dry soils and tolerates heat once established. Space plants so air moves freely, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering through the season.
Species: Monarda fistulosa
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average to dry, well-drained
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days
Sowing: Surface sow, light needed for germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native wildflower, blooms summer