Item specifics
Climate; Subtropical, Tropical Wet & Dry, Greenhouse usages, United States Climates
Planting Time; 4 Week
Common Name; Bergamot
Color; Purple
Indoor/Outdoor; Outdoor
Growth Habit; Bush & Shrub
Country of Manufacture; United States
Soil Type; Loam
Soil pH; Neutral
Season of Interest; Fall, Spring, Summer
Type; Bush & Shrub Flower
Life Cycle; Perennial
Watering; Medium
Genus; Monarda
Sunlight; Full Sun
Features; Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty; Moderate
Description :
This native wildflower is a cornerstone of prairie mixes because it is a reliable bloomer, and draws in pollinators of all stripes. It does have a minty aroma, but it is not the same Bergamot used in Earl Grey Tea. This perennial produces honey that is reddish in color.