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
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Treacleberry
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Treacleberry
In French
bergamote sauvage
Treacleberry
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Treacleberry
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
Treacleberry
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
Treacleberry
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Monarda
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Treacleberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry
Care of Wild Bergamot and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.