Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
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
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Wild Bergamot
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Mexican primrose
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot
Care of Mexican primrose and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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.