Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbaceous 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
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
  
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Sword-like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Root Plants
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Basketary, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
  
IRIS 'Apollo'
  
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
  
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
  
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
  
Dutch Iris
  
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
  
Dutch Iris
  
In French
bergamote sauvage
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
  
Dutch Iris
  
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
  
Dutch Iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Monarda
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Dutch Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris
Care of Wild Bergamot and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.