Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
South America
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
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
Terrestrial
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Petunia
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Petunia
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
Petunia
Wild Bergamot
In German
Petunie
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Pétunia
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
Petunia
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
πετούνια
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Petunia
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Petunia
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Petunia and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Wild Bergamot season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Petunia and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Petunia and Wild Bergamot
Care of Petunia and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Petunia 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.