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
Western Europe, Southern Asia
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Pods
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
Meconopsis grandis
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Himalayan blue poppy
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Meconopsis grandis
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Meconopsis grandis
In French
bergamote sauvage
Meconopsis grandis
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Meconopsis grandis
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
Meconopsis grandis
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
Meconopsis grandis
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
Meconopsis grandis
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
Grandis Meconopsis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Papavereae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Blue poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Blue poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Blue poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy
Care of Wild Bergamot and Blue poppy 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 Blue poppy 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 Blue poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.