Water: Medium water needs; tolerates occasional dry conditions
Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; tolerates clay and dry conditions
Height: 2-4 feet
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
Lifespan: Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping wildflower
Additional Information: Wild Bergamot is a vigorous native wildflower known for its lavender to pinkish-lavender, tubular flowers arranged in rounded clusters atop square stems. The aromatic foliage emits a minty fragrance when crushed, making it a favorite in pollinator gardens and naturalized landscapes. This species thrives in prairies, meadows, and woodland edges, where it attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and a wide variety of bees, especially bumblebees. Its resilience to drought, deer resistance, and spreading growth habit make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, prairie restorations, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
