Purple Bergamot
Monarda media (Purple Bergamot) is a clump-forming perennial boasting fragrant, reddish-purple, tubular flowers borne in ragged terminal heads, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm). Blooming for weeks from mid to late summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative purplish bracts. The colorful and nectar-rich blooms ensure that butterflies and hummingbirds are regular visitors to the garden. The silvery-green foliage of opposite, lance-shaped leaves, is covered with fine hair. Aromatic, leaves have a strong mint fragrance when crushed. Purple Bergamot is best suited to the rich, moist, acidic soil of naturalized areas and along bogs, streams, or ponds.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Monarda media (Purple Bergamot) do I need for my garden?
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