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Monarda media

Purple Bergamot, Purple Horsemint
Also known as: Monarda fistulosa f. media (Willd.) Voss +1 more
  • Monarda fistulosa f. media (Willd.) Voss
  • Monarda fistulosa var. media (Willd.) A.Gray
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Monarda media (commonly known as Purple Bergamot or Purple Horsemint) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vermont

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