Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
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
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Wild Bergamot
In German
Papageienschnabel
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Pico de loro
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot
Care of Parrot's Beak and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.