Monarda fistulosa, Wild Bergamot

Category: Sun Perennials
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: North America
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: purple
Bloom Time: summer
Height: 5 ft
Width: clumping
Exposure: sun
Irrigation: low to medium
Cold Hardiness: -40 F
Description: Naturalizes. Prolific bloomer in sun when it has its own space. Many clusters of tubular purple flower heads attract many different pollinators. Has an electrifying feel when in full bloom. Plant in well drained soil.
Links:wildflower.org plants.USDA.gov