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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Wild Bergamot a lovely addition to the garden. Does well in thickets and open woods. It will establish a colony so allow room for it to spread. It's more tolerant of drier soils than bee balm ( Monarda didyma).
Summary
Classification: herbaceous perennial
Characteristics: showy and will colonize to fill open area
Habitat: upland woods, thickets.
Wildlife Benefit: attracts bees, butterflies, humming birds, and other pollinators
Bloom Period: June-September
Height: 4-6 ft.
Tolerances: Full sun to part shade. Does well in dry to moist soils. Deer resistant.
Characteristics: showy and will colonize to fill open area
Habitat: upland woods, thickets.
Wildlife Benefit: attracts bees, butterflies, humming birds, and other pollinators
Bloom Period: June-September
Height: 4-6 ft.
Tolerances: Full sun to part shade. Does well in dry to moist soils. Deer resistant.