Wild Bergamot.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Herbaceous perennial

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 5 à 10 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 4 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 9

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Engrais

Apply a balanced organic compost in early spring.

Taille

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

Rempotage

Divide the clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor.

Sol

Loamy, moist, well drained soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-35 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Élevée

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,6 à 1,2m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,6m

Feuilles

medium green, deciduous

Fleurs

lavender, pink, 3 à 5cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, fall

Hivernage

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.

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• 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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Lamiaceae

Genre

Monarda

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Widespread across much of North America.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit, colibris

Utilisations

pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, herbal tea, cut flowers

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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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• Plantes que les cerfs ne mangent pas