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
Hybrid origin
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Loosetrife
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Loosetrife
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Loosetrife
In French
bergamote sauvage
salicaire
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
loosetrife
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
loosetrife
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
loosetrife
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Loosestrife season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife
Care of Wild Bergamot and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.