bergamot
Also known as: bee balm; bee balm tea plant; fragrant balm; hare mint; Indian feathers; Indian plume; lad's love; low balm; mountain mint; Oswego tea; Robin-run-around; rose balm; sweet bergamot
M. didyma is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump of erect stems bearing aromatic, lance-shaped or ovate leaves and showy 2-lipped red or pink flowers 3-4cm in length, in one or two dense terminal whorls
Scientific classification
- Species
- bergamot (Monarda didyma)
- Genus
- Monarda
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bergamot
Distribution map
Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bergamot
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bergamot care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews
Pests
May be attacked by slugs
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