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Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia - Beebalm

Monarda fistulosa subsp.menthifolia
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint

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Value-for-money
Perennial with mauve flowers tinged with purple and foliage that looks like mint.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Monarda fistulosa menthifolia or Wild Bergamot is a perennial plant forming a bushy clump. Its branched stems bear beautiful flowers for up to 8 weeks from August to September. The nectar-rich flowers are 2 to 3 cm (1in) long and a lovely mauve with purple-tinged bracts, arranged in terminal whorls.

Monarda menthifolia has aromatic foliage, resembling mint but with a citrus scent. That's why it's called Mint-leafed Monarda. The deciduous leaves are 4 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) long and ovate, green with a purple hue. At maturity, the monarda can reach 1 m (3ft) high with a spread of 45 cm (18in).

Native to North America, it is a plant with excellent hardiness. It adds charm to romantic flowerbeds and is very attractive as a cut flower thanks to its ornamental flowers. It is worth noting that Monarda fistulosa contains essential oils similar to those of thyme and tea can be made using its fresh or dried leaves or flowers.

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Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia - Beebalm (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Monarda

Species

fistulosa subsp.menthifolia

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint

Origin

North America

Product reference76891

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Planting and care

Monarda fistulosa Menthifolia thrives in full sun and tolerates light shade. Plant it in fairly rich, light, moist to wet but well-drained soil. It cannot tolerate soil drought even for a few days, or the slightest trace of salinity in the soil. Do not let the soil dry out in summer, but also protect it from excessive winter wet. Remove faded flowers. Wild Bergamot is prone to powdery mildew during hot and dry summers and may be attacked by slugs and snails in spring.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, light, fresh and well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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