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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
bergamote sauvage
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Wild Bergamot and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.