Reaching up to 5 ft tall, Wild Bergamot thrives in full to partial sun and tolerates clay, loam or sandy soils. It blooms purple flowers from July through September, making it ideal for prairie gardens, perennial beds, or the back of borders.
Ecological Benefits
Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and sphinx moths; serves as a larval host for Hermit sphinx moth and Raspberry pyrausta butterfly.
Landscaping Tips
Prairie gardens, perennial beds, back of perennial borders