Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a structural plant with pink blooms in summer. They prefer mesic to dry soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 4 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes and banks. Companion plants include Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera).
Maintenance
Powdery mildew can be a significant problem in areas with poor air-circulation.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Most Soils Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 to 3 feet Category
Structural Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
July,
August Bloom Color
Pink Seasonality
Fall,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 5-10 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Monarda ‘Scorpion’