Wild Bergamot

Batavia

About Wild Bergamot and Batavia

Wild Bergamot

Batavia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Vegetable

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

Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia

Types

Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Thickets, Woodland edges

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12*1

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.20 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin inflammation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MONARDA fistulosa

LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'

Common Name

Wild Bergamot, bee balm

Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce

In Hindi

Wild Bergamot

Hydrangea

In German

Wilde Bergamotte

Hortensie

In French

bergamote sauvage

Hortensia

In Spanish

bergamota silvestre

Hortensia

In Greek

άγρια Περγαμόντο

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Bergamota selvagem

Hortênsia

In Polish

Dziki Bergamot

Hortensja

In Latin

Wild Bergamot

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Monarda

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

211

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Properties of Wild Bergamot and Batavia

Wondering what are the properties of Wild Bergamot and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Wild Bergamot and Batavia. Wild Bergamot doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Bergamot does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Bergamot has allergic reactions like and Batavia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Bergamot and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Batavia

Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Batavia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.

Wild Bergamot and Batavia Physical Information

Wild Bergamot and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Batavia are as follows:

Wild Bergamot flower color:
Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Wild Bergamot and Batavia

Care of Wild Bergamot and Batavia 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 Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.