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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Bear Grass
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Bärn-Gras
In French
bergamote sauvage
ours Herbe
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Hierba de oso
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
bear Grass
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
miś Trawa
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Monarda
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Bear Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass
Care of Wild Bergamot and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.