Bergamot (Monarda didyma) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: bergamot, 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 or sweet bergamot.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: bergamot, 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
Scientific name: Monarda didyma
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Bergamot (Monarda didyma) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Bergamot (Monarda didyma) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
