Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
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
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, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Hyazinthe
In French
bergamote sauvage
jacinthe
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
jacinto
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
jacinto
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
hiacynt
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Hyacinth season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth
Care of Wild Bergamot and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.