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    • Photo of Monarda 'Bergamo' flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Monarda 'Bergamo'

    Also Known As

    • Monarda hybrida 'Bergamo'
    • Bergamo Bee Balm

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Monarda 'Bergamo' plant details

    Monarda 'Bergamo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Bergamo'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, disease-resistant, fragrant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Bergamo'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Once called Horsemint, this monarda from expert Dutch breeders is the best selection for Southern gardens. Mildew resistant, early-blooming AND long-blooming, its vibrant tall spikes of lilac and violet attract bees and butterflies.

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    Gardening facts about Monarda 'Bergamo' plant

    How to Grow Monarda 'Bergamo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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