Wild Bergamot(Monarda fistuloso)
Monarda fistulosa, also commonly called Bee Balm or Horse-Mint, has a lovely lavender blossom and distinctively aromatic foliage. It is a familiar component of prairie and savanna communities on all but the wettest of soils. Native to most of North America, it often is cited for its historical medicinal applications among indigenous peoples. Best grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates somewhat poor soils and some drought. Plants need good air circulation. Deadhead flowers to prolong summer bloom. Tends to self-seed
Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet
Spread 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Bloom Time: July to September
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut