Monarda fistulosa

Found in open areas & part shade in much of North America. Very attractive to hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators. Fragrant foliage. More adaptable than M. didyma in cultivation.

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Seneca Meadows (a FLNPS walk)
August 2012

Seedling

two views of germinated wild bergamot
Cotyledons - Fuzzy and purplish tinge help with ID. Perlite gives a sense of the size - very small.
R Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Solidago 26(1)

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy
Recommended for gardening

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