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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.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild Bergamot flowers.

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Photograph by Graham Buck


Range map for Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)