How to grow Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Dry to medium moisture and well-drained soils in full sun to part shade is a must. Will grow in poor soils and tolerates some drought. Needs good air circulation. Deadhead flowers to keep summer bloom going. Will self-seed if allowed.1

Growing Wild bergamot from seed

Keep damp until the seeds germinate.

Transplanting Wild bergamot

Sow seed at a depth of twice the diameter of the seed.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wild bergamot is a hardy plant.

How long does Wild bergamot take to grow?

These estimates for how long Wild bergamot takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Wild bergamot to germinate?
7 days

Average 7 days | Min 7 days | Max 47 days (4)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Wild bergamot?
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Days to Maturity How long until Wild bergamot is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Wild bergamot?
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Wild bergamot Folklore & Trivia

Tea made from leaves may be similar to Earl Grey.

Other names for Wild bergamot

Bee balm, Peter's purple mondarda, Wild Bee Balm

Misspellings: Bee-Balm

Footnotes

1 Missouri Botanical Garden


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