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Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Other common names: Wild Horsemint

Other scientific names: Monarda menthifolium

French names: Monarde fistuleuse

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Group: Bergamots

Flowers: Blue/Violet

Height: 60-120 cm (23-47 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 92   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 150 photographs available, of which 2 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild Bergamot flowers.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Photograph by Graham Buck