Wild Bergamot

Hydrangea

About Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea

Wild Bergamot

Hydrangea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrubs

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

China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas

Types

Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

8100

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Habitat

Thickets, Woodland edges

Forest margins, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm4.92 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm11.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Light

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Light

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Rust

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin inflammation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MONARDA fistulosa

Hydrangea

Common Name

Wild Bergamot, bee balm

Hydrangea or hortensia

In Hindi

Wild Bergamot

Hydrangea

In German

Wilde Bergamotte

Hortensie

In French

bergamote sauvage

Hortensia

In Spanish

bergamota silvestre

Hortensia

In Greek

άγρια Περγαμόντο

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Bergamota selvagem

Hortênsia

In Polish

Dziki Bergamot

Hortensja

In Latin

Wild Bergamot

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cornales

Family

Lamiaceae

Hydrangeaceae

Genus

Monarda

Hydrangea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

2175

1 27800

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Properties of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea

Wondering what are the properties of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea? We provide you with everything About Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea. Wild Bergamot doesn't have thorns and Hydrangea doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Bergamot does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Bergamot has allergic reactions like and Hydrangea has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea

Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Hydrangea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.

Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea Physical Information

Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea are as follows:

Wild Bergamot flower color:
Wild Bergamot leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green

Care of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea

Care of Wild Bergamot and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.