Wild Bergamot
Herbaceous perennial reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features aromatic, lance-shaped leaves and whorls of lavender to pink tubular flowers blooming in mid to late summer. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Resistant to deer browsing. Suitable for prairies, meadows, and herb gardens. Native to North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Lavender to Pink
Bloom Time: Mid to Late-Summer
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Growth emerges May. Leaves fully developed by June. Blooms July-August. Seed heads persist through winter, providing structural interest.
Wildlife Value: Superior nectar source for butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees; seeds eaten by finches; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Spreads assertively through underground runners, creating patches of upright stems that can dominate an area. While it allows some sturdy neighbors to grow through it, it may overwhelm more delicate plants. The stems emerge individually rather than in tight clumps, creating an open, natural-looking stand. Best used where its spreading nature can be contained by equally vigorous neighbors.
Height: Medium to Tall (2-4 feet)