Wild Bergamot
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Plant Details:
Plant type: Perennial | Straight native species
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil moisture: Dry to medium
Mature size: 2–4 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide
Bloom time: June–August
Growth rate: Medium to fast
Container size: 1 gallon pot
Estimated size at pickup in feet (if available):
Great For
• Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
• Prairies, meadows, and naturalized borders
• Herb and sensory gardens
Ecological Benefits
• Rich nectar and pollen support specialist bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Hollow stems also provide nesting habitat for insects.
Why We Recommend It
Wild Bergamot is a fragrant native mint with lavender summer flowers that attract bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. We recommend it for pollinator gardens, meadows, naturalized borders, and sensory plantings where its aromatic foliage and spreading habit are welcome. Hollow stems also provide nesting habitat for beneficial insects. It handles drought, clay, heat, and black walnut once established. Give it airflow and room to move, since powdery mildew is common and colonies can spread vigorously.
Good to Know
• Highly fragrant native mint
• Long-lasting lavender summer flowers
• Exceptional plant for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Care/behavior information: Thin crowded stems for airflow. Cut back in late winter and divide or remove rhizomes where spread must be limited.
Warning or placement concerns (if applicable): Can spread vigorously in favorable soil. Powdery mildew is common, especially with poor airflow or drought stress.
Notable wildlife detail (if applicable):
Deer resistant (if applicable): Yes
Rabbit resistant (if applicable): Yes
Special tolerances: Drought; clay soil; black walnut; heat
Fall 2026 Plant Pickup
This is a preorder item and will not be available until our fall pickup event. Plants are not shipped.
Pickup Dates
Thursday, October 1, 2026 |11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Pickup Location
Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Indiana. More info will be shared via email as the pick-up dates approach.
Please plan to pick up your order during one of these scheduled times. Plants are living material and cannot be held beyond the pickup event unless prior arrangements have been made.
Plant Guarantee
We guarantee that you will receive a healthy plant at pickup. Because survival depends on planting methods, weather, site conditions, and ongoing care, we cannot offer refunds or guarantees after pickup. Height estimates are approximate and not guaranteed. Remember that you're investing in a healthy root system—the foundation of long-term success—not simply above-ground height.
Photos courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder.