Wild Bergamot.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Herbaceous perennial

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 4 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic compost in early spring.

Poda

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

Trasplante

Divide the clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor.

Suelo

Loamy, moist, well drained soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-35 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

medium green, deciduous

Flores

lavender, pink, 3 a 5cm

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, fall

Cuidados en invierno

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 maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Lamiaceae

Género

Monarda

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Widespread across much of North America.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas, colibríes

Usos

pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, herbal tea, cut flowers

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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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