Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Canary Islands
  
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
  
Types
Not Available
  
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
  
Thickets, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Powdery mildew, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
  
MONARDA fistulosa
  
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
  
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
  
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
  
Wild Bergamot
  
In German
Papageienschnabel
  
Wilde Bergamotte
  
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
  
bergamote sauvage
  
In Spanish
Pico de loro
  
bergamota silvestre
  
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
  
άγρια Περγαμόντο
  
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
  
Bergamota selvagem
  
In Polish
Dziób papugi
  
Dziki Bergamot
  
In Latin
Parrot rostri
  
Wild Bergamot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Streptophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Lotus
  
Monarda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Loteae
  
Mentheae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Nepetoideae