Monarda fistulosa, the wild bergamot or bee balm, is a wildflower in the mint family (Lamiaceae) widespread and abundant as a native plant in much of North America. This plant, with showy summer-blooming pink to lavender flowers, is often used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and garden ornamental. The species is quite variable, and several subspecies or varieties have been recognized within it.
Wild Bergamot Care
Monarda Fistulosa
What is the plant
The Blackfoot recognized the plant's strong antiseptic action, and used poultices of the plant for skin infections and minor wounds.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
min 5b
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a little compost.
Sunlight
Full sun or full sun with afternoon shade.
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Soil
Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) wants high pH soil.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
Container
Size the container to the mature size of the plant, with the smaller 12- to 18-inch plants in 12-inch or wider containers. The largest cultivars, which grow up to 3 feet wide, require larger containers like half wine barrels or raised beds.
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