species 4,721 observations
White Bergamot
Monarda clinopodia
Field notes
Supports All
76
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Raspberry Pyrausta Moth, Hermit Sphinx, Gray Marvel Moth, Coleophora monardae
4
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Beebalm Shortface, Protandrena abdominalis
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Great Spangled Fritillary, Pepper and Salt Skipper, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Hobomok Skipper
70
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.