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Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa var. menthifolia
Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot
In stock · from $14.99
Dark purple to near black stems hold singular large purple flowers aloft in late May to June. Dark green leaves are sparse and give the plant an overall open feel. Easily spreads and can naturalize. Highly attractive to pollinators. Once used for multiple medicinal purposes.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-20.
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Bee Balm Mintleaf Bergamot wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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