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| Identification |
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Genus
Monarda
Species
fistulosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild bee balm
wild bergamot
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11789
Data source
HtZn p143;HumGrdn p51;Frgnt p175;Xeri p283
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
1' 6"
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Monarda fistulosa is a butterfly attractor. Wild bergamot (also known as wild bee balm) attracts hummingbirds. Only bee-lovers should consider this plant for their gardens. The leaves of this plant have a mild resinous aroma. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is loamy. It prefers dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves. resinous minty
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cut back flowers at end of flowering season. Monarda fistulosa is thought to originate from Eastern North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Monarda fistulosa is a perennial. Flowers: Wild bergamot (locally known in some parts as wild bee balm) has 1" long blossoms of tiny tubular flowers in one or two whorls at the top of tall square stems. Blossoms in such colors as lilac, purple and pink are common.
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