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
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Types
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woodland edges
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
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
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Common Name
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
In Hindi
Wild Bergamot
Yellow Loosestrife
In German
Wilde Bergamotte
Gilbweiderich
In French
bergamote sauvage
salicaire Jaune
In Spanish
bergamota silvestre
Lisimaquia amarilla
In Greek
άγρια Περγαμόντο
κίτρινο loosestrife
In Portuguese
Bergamota selvagem
Loosestrife amarelo
In Polish
Dziki Bergamot
żółty toje
In Latin
Wild Bergamot
Yellow Loosestrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Primulales
Family
Lamiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife
Season and care of Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Bergamot season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Loosestrife season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife Physical Information
Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife are as follows:
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Bergamot and Yellow Loosestrife
Care of Wild Bergamot and Yellow 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 Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.