Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern 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
Not Available
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
Wild Bergamot
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Wild Bergamot season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.