
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Well known for being one of the best plants to attract a wide variety of
pollinators during its summer bloom time, Wild Bergamot has showy pink to
lavender flowers and fragrant leaves that deer dislike. Bumblebees, solitary
bees, specialist bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, beetles, and
hummingbirds will all visit for nectar. A host plant for hermit sphinx moths.
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Bloom Time: June-September
Bloom Color: Pink, Lavender
Natural Habitat: Upland forest, woodlands, clearings, meadows, roadsides
Deer Resistant