Mar 3, 2022 · A popular garden plant, Bergamot is a magnet for honey bees and other pollinators, attracting them in droves to the garden. Learn how to grow Bergamot, or Monarda, and fill your …

Jul 6, 2025 · If you love Earl Grey tea or the scent of bergamot, growing your own bergamot plants at home can let you enjoy fresh harvests. This complete growing guide will cover how to …

Plants growing in partial shade spread horizontally and produce fewer flowers. Monarda are used in beds and borders to attract hummingbirds, pollinating insects, and insects that control …

If you wish to contain Wild Bergamot’s spreading nature, you can always plant it inside of a pot. We have a detailed guide to containing members of the mint family here.

Wild bergamot is a clumping plant that typically grows 2 to 4 feet tall. It performs best in full sun and moderately moist soils. Although tolerant of occasional drought, water-stressed plants are …

Aug 24, 2023 · Find out how to plant, grow and care for wild bergamot in your garden this season!

Wild Bergamot is a perennial bush that can reach heights of 5 feet or more, and will show distinct, pale purple blooms that are a favorite of many types of pollinators, especially hummingbirds. …

Nov 28, 2022 · Bergamot (Monarda didyma) is a North American native plant with a scent of oranges. The leaves can be used sparingly in salads and fruit drinks, while the dried leaves or …

Monarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a common Missouri native perennial which occurs statewide in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted …

Bergamot is a perennial herb in the Mint family. The leaves are very aromatic with a citrusy scent and make a delightful lemony flavored tea, commonly referred to as "Oswego Tea".