Wildflowers
Monarda fistulosa -
Wild Bergamot
Clump forming herbaceous perennials – flowering from early summer to early autumn. Spidery crown of lilac-purple petals and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Prefers sun to partial shade. Works well in prairie and meadow style planting.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Height
- 90cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow under cover Jan-April by lightly pressing the seeds into the surface of moist seed compost and cover lightly with soil or vermiculite. Keep at 20°C to aid germination. Prick out once seedlings are large enough. Acclimatise young plants before planting out 30cm apart once frosts have passed. Seeds can be sown directly July-Sep for flowers the following summer.
Aftercare
Keep well-watered in dry weather. Will form clumps that can be divided every 3 years.
Gallery
Ref. SEM007