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
Europe, Asia
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Bronchitis, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MONARDA fistulosa
MYOSOTIS scorpioides
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Water Forget Me Not
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
water forget me not
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
water forget me not
In French
bergamote sauvage
water forget me not
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
water forget me not
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
water forget me not
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
water forget me not
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
water forget me not
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
water forget me not
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Water Forget Me Not season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Forget Me Not is Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Forget Me Not is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Water Forget Me Not height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Water Forget Me Not flower color: White and Blue
- Water Forget Me Not leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not
Care of Wild Bergamot and Water Forget Me Not 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 Water Forget Me Not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Forget Me Not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.