Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
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
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Barberry
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Burberry
Wild Bergamot
In German
Burberry
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Burberry
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Burberry
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Burberry
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Burberry
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
kwaśnica
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Barberry
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Barberry and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Barberry and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and Wild Bergamot
Care of Barberry and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Barberry 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.
