Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Wild Bergamot
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Rocket Dame
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Bergamot flower color:
- Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot
Care of Dame's Rocket and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.