Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) organic seeds
- Drought-tolerant, beautiful bloomer from North America. Furthermore, medicinal plant, spice plant, tea herb, cut flower, and honey plant.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Content: 100 Single seed
Product number: MON03-BIO GTIN: 4251420505729
Description
The wild bergamot is a beautiful, perennial shrub for dry locations. It originates from North America and Mexico and is a typical prairie and steppe inhabitant. Therefore, it prefers the sunny locations in the garden.
From July to autumn it bears many large blossoms in red, pink, and purple. From time to time, there are also white varieties. The pollination takes place mainly through bees, for which it's a good food plant.
Among the North American Indian tribes, the bergamot is also known as a good medicinal plant against respiratory diseases. Most often, a tea (called Oswego tea) made out of the very aromatic leaves is used. These smell of lemons and thyme and can also be used as a spice in the kitchen.
Unfortunately, the members of the Monarda species are prone to blight. The wild bergamot is considered one of the most robust varieties. If you offer it sufficient space and an airy location, chances aren't bad for a splendid, healthy appearance. Strong pruning back after the heyday also promotes the shrub's health.
From July to autumn it bears many large blossoms in red, pink, and purple. From time to time, there are also white varieties. The pollination takes place mainly through bees, for which it's a good food plant.
Among the North American Indian tribes, the bergamot is also known as a good medicinal plant against respiratory diseases. Most often, a tea (called Oswego tea) made out of the very aromatic leaves is used. These smell of lemons and thyme and can also be used as a spice in the kitchen.
Unfortunately, the members of the Monarda species are prone to blight. The wild bergamot is considered one of the most robust varieties. If you offer it sufficient space and an airy location, chances aren't bad for a splendid, healthy appearance. Strong pruning back after the heyday also promotes the shrub's health.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Herb/spice plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant, Scented plant, Vegetable |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Region of origin | North America |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | Lilac |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, June |
| Root system | Rhizome |
| Winter hardiness zones | 5 (-30 bis -23 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Low nutrient levels |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial flowering and medicinal plant from North America. Germination uncomplicated with direct sowing outdoors from May. Sprinkle seeds only on substrate and press lightly. Pre-cultivation also possible from March. Optimum germination temperature: +15-20°C. Loves sunny, rather dry and lean locations.
Other names
Botanical name: Monarda fistulosa
German: Wilde Bergamotte, Wilde Indianernessel, Wilde Monarde, Rosenmelisse, Bergamott
English: Wild bergamot, Bee balm
French: Monarde fistuleuse, Monarde sauvage
Italian: Bergamotto
Spanish: bergamota salvaje, bálsamo de abeja, bálsamo de caballo, bálsamo abeja púrpura
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