Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEPETA mussinii
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Catmint
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
कटमींट
Wild Bergamot
In German
Katzenminze
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
Catmint
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
catmint
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
catmint
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
nêveda
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
catmint
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
nepetae mixtam
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot
Care of Walkers Low Catmint and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walkers Low Catmint 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 Walkers Low Catmint 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.