About This Plant
Like other Monardas, this species spreads via rhizomes and favors moist, acidic soils, so it would do well in a rain garden. The leaves smell like mint when crushed. It is sometimes referred to as horsemint.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Maximum Plant Width
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Similar to other Monardas, Purple Bergamot has been used for medicinal purposes such as aiding in cold, flu, and headache symptoms.
Alternate Names
Horsemint
