Wild Bergamot.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Herbaceous perennial

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 5 bis 10 Tage

Endgröße

2 to 4 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Plant in well draining soil and provide plenty of space for air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Keep an eye out for white dusty patches on leaves, which indicate fungal issues. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Düngen

Apply a balanced organic compost in early spring.

Schneiden

Cut back stems to the ground in late autumn or early spring.

Umtopfen

Divide the clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor.

Boden

Loamy, moist, well drained soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-35 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Hoch

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though the stems can be slightly rough.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils in the leaves.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

While the leaves are often used in teas, ensure you have correctly identified the plant as Monarda fistulosa before consumption.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Tubular lavender or pink flowers
• Square stems typical of mint family
• Fragrant, lance shaped leaves
• Flowers arranged in terminal clusters

Höhe

0,6 bis 1,2m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,6m

Blätter

medium green, deciduous

Blüten

lavender, pink, 3 bis 5cm

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that creates a white, dusty coating on the leaves during humid weather.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

spring, fall

Überwinterung

Cut the stems back to the ground in late autumn or early winter after the foliage has died back. This helps prevent disease and keeps the garden tidy.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large containers, but ensure the pot has excellent drainage to prevent root rot.

Plant in groups to create a strong visual impact and provide a larger landing pad for visiting pollinators.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Purple coneflower — They share similar sun and moisture requirements while providing a nice color contrast.
• Schizachyrium scoparium — This grass provides structural support and a beautiful texture contrast to the soft flowers.

Ähnliche Arten

• Bee Balm — It is a close relative with vibrant red flowers that prefers slightly moister soil.

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Monarda

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Widespread across much of North America.

Artenschutz

This plant is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open prairies and woodland edges by spreading through rhizomes to colonize sunny, well-drained areas.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, larval host plant

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter, Kolibris

Verwendung

pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, herbal tea, cut flowers

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it spread?

Yes, it spreads via underground rhizomes and can form large colonies over time.

How do I stop powdery mildew?

Provide good air circulation and avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus honors Nicolas Monardes, a Spanish physician who wrote about New World medicinal plants, while the species name means pipe-like, referring to the flower shape.

Gut zu wissen

• It is a member of the mint family.
• Native Americans used it for various medicinal purposes.
• The flowers are actually clusters of many tiny tubular blooms.

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