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
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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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.