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
North America, Canada
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
HACKBERRY
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Hackberry
In French
bergamote sauvage
micocoulier
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
almez
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
hackberry
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
hackberry
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
hackberry
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Hackberry
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Hackberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Hackberry Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Hackberry are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color:
Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Hackberry
Care of Wild Bergamot and Hackberry 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 Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.