Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as bergamot.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: bergamot
Scientific name: Monarda citriodora
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) – Michael Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
