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Wild Bergamot

Nectar-Rich Blooms for Pollinators and Medicine

Aromatic, lavender flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, it's perfect for native pollinator gardens, permaculture gardens, and medicinal herb gardens! This is an amazing plant that stacks many functions and is a must grow for every garden!


$395
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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild bergamot, aka Bee Balm, is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial native to North America, known for its showy lavender-pink blooms that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Often found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands, this mint family member is both medicinal and ornamental. The leaves have traditionally been used to make tea and for medicinal purposes by Indigenous peoples. Wild Bergamot is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and perfect for native gardens, pollinator meadows, and food forests.

Key Characteristics:

  • Pollinator Favorite: The fragrant flowers of Wild Bergamot are a major draw for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, offering a rich nectar source during summer.
  • Medicinal Uses: The leaves and flowers are traditionally used in teas to treat respiratory issues, sore throats, and digestive discomfort. The plant contains natural antiseptic properties.
  • Drought-Tolerant & Deer-Resistant: Wild Bergamot thrives in dry soils and is typically left alone by deer, making it a hardy, low-maintenance option for gardens.
  • Ornamental & Functional: With its striking lavender blooms and aromatic foliage, Wild Bergamot adds beauty to meadows, prairies, and garden borders, while supporting pollinators and beneficial insects.
  • Versatile in the Landscape: Ideal for use in pollinator gardens, permaculture designs, and native plantings, it integrates well into prairie restorations, meadow gardens, and food forests.

Product Details:

  • Native Range: North America (U.S. and Canada)
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Requirements: Medium to dry, well-drained soils
  • Mature Height: 2-4 feet
  • Bloom Time: Summer (June to August)
  • Bloom Color: Lavender, pink
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9

With its adaptability, fragrance, and pollinator support, Wild Bergamot is a must-have for any ecologically minded garden or restoration project.

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Wild Bergamot

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Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild bergamot, aka Bee Balm, is a fragrant, herbaceous perennial native to North America, known for its showy lavender-pink blooms that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Often found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands, this mint family member is both medicinal and ornamental. The leaves have traditionally been used to make tea and for medicinal purposes by Indigenous peoples. Wild Bergamot is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and perfect for native gardens, pollinator meadows, and food forests.

Key Characteristics:

Product Details:

With its adaptability, fragrance, and pollinator support, Wild Bergamot is a must-have for any ecologically minded garden or restoration project.

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  • 2.5" pot
  • Quart
  • 1 Gallon
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