perennial · design plant record

Monarda fistulosa

Wild bergamot

A taller summer-flowering group with stems that can remain for insects.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.61–1.22 m (2–4 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Autumn, Summer

Fit it to the site

Draining soil; moderate moisture supports healthier growth in sun.

Water-stressed crowded plants are more susceptible to mildew; occasional drought tolerance is not no-care planting.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep air moving between groups and retain appropriate hollow stems through the resting season.

Origin & safety checks

Canada to North East Mexico. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.