Species PlantsWild Bergamot

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

CommonPlant
Illustration of Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Wild Bergamot is a lavender-flowered prairie mint with a pleasant oregano-like fragrance. An extremely valuable pollinator plant — its tubular flowers are perfectly suited for native bees, hummingbirds, and sphinx moths.

Habitat
Prairies, dry open woodlands, roadsides, and meadows
Diet
Primary nectar source for native bees, hummingbirds, and hawk moths
How common
Common

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