Bergamot ‘Squaw’ (Monarda ‘Squaw’)

Bergamot ‘Squaw’ (Monarda ‘Squaw’) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as bergamot ‘Squaw’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: bergamot ‘Squaw’
Scientific name: Monarda ‘Squaw’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Bergamot ‘Squaw’ (Monarda ‘Squaw’) – Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Bergamot ‘Squaw’ (Monarda ‘Squaw’) – Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons