Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not available
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Artemisia
Wild Bergamot
In German
Artemisia
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Artemisia
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Artemisia
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Artemisia
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Artemisia
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Wild Bergamot. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Wild Bergamot doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Wild Bergamot has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Artemisia and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot
Care of Artemisia and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.