Wild Bergamot
Beebalm · Wild Bergamot
Heirloom
Monarda fistulosa
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Lamiaceae (Mint family) · Genus: Monarda
Characteristics
Color
Purple
Flavor
Spicy / Pungent
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladTea
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 3+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
United States
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Germination
10–21 days
at 60–72 °F
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Days to Maturity
65 days
Plant Height
2–4 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
0-2 Weeks After First Frost
Planting Depth
0–1/8 in
Seed Spacing
12 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
18–24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–70 °F
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Soil Temp
60–72 °F
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Air Temp
-20 °F
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