We are currently offering this wildflower species for sale.
Also known as Bee-balm, Oswego-tea
Color of flowers: lavender Blooms: June - September Attracts the following pollinators: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Distribution (where they occur): upland woods, dry fields, thickets, woodland clearings Sunlight: full sun to partial shade Soil moisture level: moist Adapted to the following soil types: fine textured soils, medium textured soils Drought tolerant: no Soil pH range of tolerance: 6.0-8.0
Where/how to plant: transplant seedlings into weed-free, well-draining soil in full sun 1-1.5 ft apart; water until first rain - We recommend that you plant this species in its native habitat, or conditions that mimic its native habitat Management: benefits from supplementary waterings during dry summer; mow area once a year after the hardest frosts or in the spring to control plant growth; divide and transplant healthy clumps every 2-3 years; regularly add compost to soil around transplant
Notes: forms spreading clumps
References Elliman, Ted, and New England Wild Flower Society. Wildflowers of New England. Timber Press, 2016. Leopold, Donald Joseph. Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening & Conservation. Timber Press, 2005.
Levine, Carol. A Guide To Wildflowers in Winter: Herbaceous Plants of Northeastern North America. Yale University Press, 1995.
“Plants Profile for Monarda Fistulosa (Wild Bergamot).” PLANTS Database, United States Department of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service, plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MOFI.