Attractive Pink Blooms
Produces beautiful pink to lavender flower clusters that add natural color and visual interest to summer gardens.
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Pink Wild Bergamot, scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa, is a flowering perennial wildflower admired for its soft pink to lavender flower clusters and aromatic green foliage. Also known as wild bee balm, this North American native plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, native landscapes, cottage gardens, and naturalized planting areas. Pink Wild Bergamot grows well in sunny locations with well-drained soil and provides beautiful seasonal color during summer.
Produces beautiful pink to lavender flower clusters that add natural color and visual interest to summer gardens.
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial garden visitors.
Features fragrant, opposite-growing leaves with a pleasant herbal aroma when gently crushed.
Returns seasonally in suitable growing conditions and develops upright flowering stems for natural garden displays.
| Scientific Name | Monarda fistulosa |
| Common Name | Pink Wild Bergamot; Wild Bee Balm |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial Wildflower |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Flower Color | Pink to Lavender |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 3–9 (varies by growing conditions and regional climate) |
| Planting Season | Early Spring or Fall |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained, Moderately Moist Soil |
| Watering | Keep young plants consistently moist; established plants tolerate some dryness |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 2–4 Feet |
| Plant Spacing | 12–24 Inches |
| Blooming Season | Summer to Early Fall |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Pollinator Value | Attracts Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds |
Add natural beauty and pollinator-friendly charm to your outdoor space with Pink Wild Bergamot. Its attractive pink-lavender blooms, fragrant foliage, and perennial growth make it a wonderful addition to wildflower gardens, native landscapes, and cottage-style planting areas. Grow Pink Wild Bergamot to enjoy seasonal flowers and welcome beneficial pollinators into your garden.
Learn how to grow Pink Wild Bergamot from seeds, when it flowers, and how it supports bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Sow Pink Wild Bergamot seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and press them gently into the soil. Cover very lightly because the seeds benefit from light during germination. Maintain temperatures around 60–70°F and keep the growing medium lightly moist. Transplant established seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost.
Yes. Pink Wild Bergamot produces nectar-rich flowers that attract native bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, wildlife-friendly landscapes, and native wildflower planting areas.
Pink Wild Bergamot generally blooms during summer and may continue into early fall, depending on the climate and growing conditions. Mature plants commonly reach approximately 2–4 feet tall. Its upright stems produce rounded clusters of pink to lavender flowers above aromatic green foliage.