{"product_id":"monarda-fistulosa-wild-bergamot-lavender-bee-balm","title":"Monarda fistulosa — Wild Bergamot \/ Lavender Bee Balm","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2jgrdk\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa — Wild Bergamot \/ Lavender Bee Balm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"89\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eBare Root Native Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"579\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eWild Bergamot, Bee Balm, or Lavender Bee Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautiful true North American native perennial known for its soft lavender-purple blooms, strong herbal fragrance, and incredible value in the garden. This is not the same plant as culinary lavender; the word “lavender” refers to the flower color. Monarda fistulosa belongs to the mint family and has been treasured for generations as a pollinator plant, native wildflower, and traditional herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1004\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant produces clusters of unique, frilly lavender-pink blooms that stand above aromatic foliage in summer. The flowers are highly attractive to \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"800\"\u003ebees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for native gardens, herb gardens, food forests, pollinator strips, and perennial borders. Once established, Wild Bergamot is hardy, dependable, and returns year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1349\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa is especially loved because it is both beautiful and useful. The leaves have a pleasant oregano-like, minty aroma and have traditionally been used in teas, herbal preparations, and natural garden care. It is a wonderful plant for those wanting to grow more native, useful, pollinator-friendly perennials around the homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tzp6e8\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1367\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1928\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarda fistulosa\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm, Lavender Bee Balm, Horsemint\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native perennial herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender-purple to pinkish-purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–30 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained garden soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very cold-hardy perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003cbr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eShips As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare root plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mx8ffq\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1959\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow Your Plant Will Arrive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2187\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant is shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003ebare root\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it will arrive without a pot and without heavy soil around the roots. Bare root shipping helps keep shipping costs lower and allows the plant to travel more safely through the mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2512\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen your plant arrives, it may look different than a potted plant. The top growth may be trimmed back, wilted, or dormant depending on the season. This is normal. The most important part is the root system. Once planted and watered properly, the plant will begin settling in and pushing new growth as conditions are right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14ku1z2\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2543\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat To Do When It Arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2783\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOpen your package as soon as possible. Remove the bare root plant and check the roots. If the roots seem dry, soak them in room-temperature water for about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e30 minutes to 1 hour\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting. Do not leave the plant soaking for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2970\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you cannot plant right away, keep the roots slightly moist and place the plant somewhere cool and shaded until planting. Do not leave it in direct sun, heat, or a sealed hot package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"77jpwt\" data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3015\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow To Plant Bare Root Monarda fistulosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3179\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChoose a location with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wild Bergamot blooms best in good sunlight, but it can handle some afternoon shade, especially in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3401\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLoosen the soil where you plan to plant. Dig a hole wide enough for the roots to spread naturally. Place the plant so the crown, where the roots meet the stems, sits right at soil level. Do not bury the crown too deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3589\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBackfill with soil, gently firm it around the roots, and water well. Keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Avoid keeping the plant soggy, especially in heavy clay soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3697\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor best results, plant with spacing of about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003e18–24 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow airflow and room for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1plvvpa\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3721\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter-Planting Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3999\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter planting, keep your Monarda watered regularly for the first few weeks while it wakes up and establishes. Bare root plants need time to adjust, so do not worry if top growth is slow at first. The roots are the foundation, and new growth will come as the plant settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4216\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDuring the first few days after arrival, it is best to keep the plant out of harsh, direct afternoon sun if it already has tender growth. Let it acclimate, then allow it to grow into its permanent garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4476\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce established, Wild Bergamot is a tough perennial. It does best with moderate watering, good airflow, and soil that drains well. Cutting back spent blooms can encourage a cleaner appearance, and the plant can be divided in future years as the clump grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"cjqk26\" data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4492\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4529\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMonarda fistulosa is excellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4737\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNative plant gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003ePollinator gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4575\"\u003eHerb gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"4587\" data-end=\"4590\"\u003eFood forests\u003cbr data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4605\"\u003ePerennial borders\u003cbr data-start=\"4622\" data-end=\"4625\"\u003eCottage gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4643\"\u003eHummingbird gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4665\"\u003eMedicinal herb collections\u003cbr data-start=\"4691\" data-end=\"4694\"\u003eNaturalized areas and homestead plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4959\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is one of those plants that brings beauty, fragrance, pollinators, and usefulness all in one. It is a wonderful choice for anyone wanting to grow more true native plants that serve both the garden and the homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p0b7l\" data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"4987\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eImportant Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5380\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause this plant is shipped bare root, some leaf wilt, trimming, or temporary dormancy may happen during shipping. This does not mean the plant is dead. Plant it promptly, water it well, keep it protected from extreme stress at first, and give it time to establish. Bare root perennials often need patience, but once they take hold, they can become strong, long-lived plants in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53604955455787,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/WildBergamot.webp?v=1779377464","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/monarda-fistulosa-wild-bergamot-lavender-bee-balm","provider":"Yahuahs Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}