Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
China
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Barberry
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Burberry
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Burberry
In French
bergamote sauvage
Burberry
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Burberry
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
Burberry
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
Burberry
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
kwaśnica
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Barberry
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Barberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Barberry Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Barberry are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Barberry
Care of Wild Bergamot and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.