Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
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
Open areas, Open Plains
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
Wild Bergamot
In German
hardy Banane
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
banana hardy
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
hardy banana
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot? We provide you with everything About Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot. Hardy Banana doesn't have thorns and Wild Bergamot doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Banana has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing and Wild Bergamot has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching and wheezing. 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 Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot
Care of Hardy Banana and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana 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 Hardy Banana 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.
