Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
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
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Tiny
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very 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
Fungal Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Irish Moss
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Wild Bergamot
In German
Irish Moss
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Irish Moss
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Irish Moss
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Irish Moss
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot
Care of Irish Moss and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very 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 Irish Moss 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.