Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
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
Hillside
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
California Buckeye
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
Wild Bergamot
In German
California Buckeye
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
California Buckeye
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
California Buckeye
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
California Buckeye
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot
Care of California Buckeye and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 California Buckeye 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.