Wild Bergamot (plug)

Monarda fistulosum Wild Bergamot Height: 2-4ft Sun: sun - part shade Soil: moist Bloom Time: June - July Attracts butterflies, moths and hummingbirds Monarda fistulosum, known commonly as Wild Bergamot, is a summer-blooming meadow perennial with a light pink whorl of flowers atop tall, slender stems with bright silvery green leaves. Growing up to 2-4', Monarda fistulosum spreads quickly via rhizome with a tendency to outcompete other perennials in smaller settings. Monarda fisulosum grows in full sun to partial shade habitats and prefers moist soils. They are somewhat drought tolerant, through thrive best in moist areas, like wet meadows or any spacious pollinator garden. They are known to attract many butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and some specialized bee species.