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Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
Mid Septemberornamental
Native wild bergamot with aromatic lavender flowers, deer resistant, excellent for pollinators
Showing Zone 7b. for timing that matches where you garden.
In Zone 7b, right now
Not yet — plant around mid september
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Edible?
Yes — also edible
Small space?
Needs ground space
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Early April – Mid May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Late October
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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