Description
Wild Beebalm, also known as Bergamot, is a striking addition to any Massachusetts garden, offering fragrant lavender-pink flowers from mid-summer to early fall. This perennial is ideal for mass plantings, as its clusters of vibrant flowers create a beautiful display along borders or in naturalized areas. Wild Beebalm thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for dry to medium moisture soil conditions, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. The plant's pointy leaves remain green throughout the season, and it attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing the beauty of your garden.
Perfect for Massachusetts landscapes, Wild Beebalm grows to about 3 feet tall and wide, with a fast growth rate that can quickly fill in garden spaces. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it a great option for city gardens or areas with less-than-ideal conditions. Once established, this perennial is easy to maintain; simply trim off the flower heads after blooming to encourage additional flowers late into the season. While not attractive to deer, Wild Beebalm can spread and self-seed, making it an excellent choice for naturalizing or creating a wildflower garden.
Each plant comes in a 3.25″ growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: monarda fistulosa
Color: lavender-pink
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: moist – wet
Soil: well draining
Zone: 3 – 7
Plant Shape: mounded
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3'), width (3')
Blooming Season: mid summer – early fall
Growth Rate: fast
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