Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
ORYZA
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Rice
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
चावल
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Reis
In French
bergamote sauvage
riz
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
arroz
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
arroz
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
ryż
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Rice Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant
Care of Wild Bergamot and Rice Plant 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 Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.