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Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot)
Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot)
Native pollinator plant · Fragrant purple flowers · Mildew resistance
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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🌿 Wild Bergamot — Quick Care Guide
☀️ Sun: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌱 Soil: Well-drained to moderately moist
❄️ Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
🐝 Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
🦌 Deer: Generally deer resistant
📏 Mature Size: ~3 ft. tall × 2 ft. wide
✂️ Pruning: Deadhead after flowering; cut back in fall or spring
🪴 Containers: Best grown in ground; large containers possible
Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as wild bergamot, is a native perennial valued for its soft lavender-purple flowers, aromatic foliage, and exceptional pollinator appeal. More resistant to powdery mildew than many cultivated bee balms, this dependable plant performs well in both full sun and partial shade.
Blooming in mid to late summer, wild bergamot produces rounded clusters of nectar-rich flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. The leaves release a pleasant, minty-herbal fragrance when brushed, reflecting its long history of traditional and medicinal use.
With its upright growth habit and adaptability, Monarda fistulosa is an excellent choice for native plantings, meadow gardens, pollinator borders, and naturalized landscapes.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE WILD BERGAMOT
- Native perennial with strong pollinator value
- Light purple, nectar-rich flowers
- More mildew resistant than many bee balms
- Fragrant foliage
- Thrives in sun or partial shade
- Excellent for naturalized plantings
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained to moderately moist soil
- Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
- Additional traits: Native plant, deer resistant, pollinator friendly
Wild bergamot performs best with good air circulation and average moisture.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 2 ft.
- Bloom time: Mid to late summer
- Flower color: Light purple to lavender
- Foliage: Green, aromatic
- Fragrance: Minty, herbal
BEST USES
- Pollinator and wildlife gardens
- Native plant landscapes
- Meadow and prairie gardens
- Cottage-style borders
- Herbal and medicinal gardens
Monarda fistulosa is a tough, beautiful native perennial that brings fragrance, movement, and life to the summer garden while supporting essential pollinators.
Quick Care Summary: Full sun • Well-drained soil • Zones 4–9 • Low water • Pollinator favorite
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.