Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western 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
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
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
-
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Crocus
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Crocus
Wild Bergamot
In German
Krokus
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Crocus
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Azafrán
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
κρόκος
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Krokus
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Erocum
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Crocus and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Crocus and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Wild Bergamot flower color:
- Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Care of Crocus and Wild Bergamot
Care of Crocus and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning 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 Crocus 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.