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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Monarda astromontana
Other names: Bergamot
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Genus: Monarda
Species: M. astromontana - M. astromontana is a compact, upright perennial with ovate, mid-green leaves. Throughout summer, it bears a profusion of fragrant, mauve flowers arranged in tiers on upright, square stems.
Monarda astromontana is: Deciduous
Flower: Purplish-pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
Monarda astromontana (Bergamot) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in rich, moist but free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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