Complete Guide to Wild Bergamot, Monarda Fistulosa

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    This video is a complete guide to Wild Bergamot, aka Monarda fistulosa. It contains all the information you need to successfully grow this flower in your yard/garden and attract TONs of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds & hummingbird moths.
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    Wild Bergamot is a perennial wildflower native to most of North America. Scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa, it will grow 2-4′ tall in full sun and well drained soil. A member of the mint family, Wild Bergamot blooms for 1 month in Summer, and attracts many of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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  • @jeffburke170
    @jeffburke170 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    LOL " you will thank me for growing it"
    I will also thank you for high quality, info-dense, foofoo-free vids on native plants that I am currently binge watching.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are welcome Jeff - That is the style of video I strive for. I don't want to waste anyone's time when they are searching for information.

  • @Herculesbiggercousin
    @Herculesbiggercousin ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I can’t believe with how much time on TH-cam and in the garden that I spend, that I haven’t come across this channel until now. This is the best in depth video on a native plant species that I’ve seen on a while, thank you sir!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Hercules! I'm glad you found me and are liking my videos.

    • @hannspencer
      @hannspencer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree! I was just going to post that...I saved this one for sure and will keep subscribed to this channel.

    • @Latebloomershow
      @Latebloomershow 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, I agree! Just wondering about use in earl grey tea. Or did I miss it? I have it growing wild.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi @Latebloomershow, I did not address using the leaves for tea. That is a topic I haven't explored with this plant yet

  • @marcyzahm4453
    @marcyzahm4453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    One of the best channels on TH-cam for accurate gardening information! Thank you for providing this for us-with so much to learn it’s great to find a channel with in depth factual information & the beautiful images representing the topic are a special bonus! Looking forward to what will post next!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Marcy! I try to make my videos as informative as I can!

  • @kathleenebsen2659
    @kathleenebsen2659 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for all the information. Wild bergamot grows wild on my land. I make herbal tea with the leaves. It tastes like oregano with an aftertaste of mint. It’s lovely!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome Kathleen - I've not tried the tea but I could see it being quite good.

  • @jimtalcott4009
    @jimtalcott4009 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best channel I’ve viewed. Concise is an understatement. Much appreciated, Sir

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Jim - I'm happy you are enjoying my videos.

  • @ProvidingResources
    @ProvidingResources 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hands down the best video on Wild Bergamot. Thank you for taking the time to put together a detailed and informative video. You literally answered all of the questions I had about growing this plant. Thank you! Thank you! 💖💖

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @pinkrisa2941
    @pinkrisa2941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’m growing this for the first time from seed and have been looking for a detailed video like that that shows me what it looks like in a garden so I can plant it in the best place! Thanks!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent - you're going to love this flower!

    • @viviarango4784
      @viviarango4784 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Some insect ate practically all the leaves the first night I planted it! How can I protect her until she is an adult? 😮

  • @venicelight1320
    @venicelight1320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Thank you for this totally informative, beautifully photographed and inspiring video! Looking forward to planting Wild Bergamot!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is a heck of a plant. It really is that busy with pollinators as you saw in the video. You'll love it Venice.

  • @Gin0827
    @Gin0827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It is relaxing listening to you describe your plants. Being a new subscriber, I cannot put into words how grateful I am. The education you bring is perfection!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent - thank you again Gin.

    • @birdsflowers2289
      @birdsflowers2289 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit Have had seed stored in a sealed plastic bag or sealed jar not germinate. When I keep them in paper envelopes they seem to do better. Is it that seed need fresh air ?.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      They need to be fully dry before sealing in something. Also keep out of sunlight

  • @YourMom-kg1tb
    @YourMom-kg1tb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I come back to your channel again, and again for your comprehensive guides to certain plants that I am new to. Thank you for your extremely helpful content!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome! I'll try to keep it up.

  • @pamelacorsi
    @pamelacorsi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I leave the seed heads on my Wild Bergamot. They look beautiful sticking out of the snow in the winter (Zone 6a) and I get more plants from self seeding every year. This year the flowers are a darker purple pink color, most likely because we have had a very rainy July and less sunny days. One of my favorite plants in my pollinator border!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would love mine to be a little darker color. That is cool that you are noticing changes in color based on conditions. I notice different bloom times on other species, but generally don't see any color changes.

    • @Gin0827
      @Gin0827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Pamela. I am a newbie to this channel. I have gardened a little most of my life but never had the time to plant flowers from seed other than zinnias. Annuals from always come from the local nursery. This is my first year winter sowing and trying Wild Bergamot and other naturalizing flower seeds. Do you direct sow or winter sow? I live in 6b. Springs are wet and windy. Summers are hot and humid. Thanks in advance to a response from anyone, 😉

    • @JulieMikalson
      @JulieMikalson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gin0827 In 6b I'd stick with Winter Sowing, except for Calendula and others you can just toss seed heads where you want them to appear.

  • @BlissfulBombshells
    @BlissfulBombshells 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay, GESH!!! I can only have ONE New Medicinal Plant CRUSH at a Time❣‼️❣
    Thanks for such beautiful, clear, & thorough information on all these plants! I started watching your videos to learn about pulling seeds from my purple cone flower. I have enjoyed watching & listening to many of your videos while pulling seeds & prepping other seeds❣
    Thanks🌞🤙🏵🌿

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I'm happy you are enjoying our videos and really appreciate the kind words!

    • @BlissfulBombshells
      @BlissfulBombshells 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit Absolutely! Gave & Giving 👍to all your videos I watch! Also turning my Gardening group friends on to your channel!!!
      Your videos are well informed, beautiful, & I REALLY Enjoy the review at the end!!! Helps Me to memorize the info!!! 🌞💕

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @lavonnefitts5893
    @lavonnefitts5893 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for commenting on yellowing leaves and powdery mildew.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome

  • @olgamunroe1408
    @olgamunroe1408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am so grateful I found you! I sell vegetable and herb seedlings and getting ready to grow some pollinators. Your knowledge and detailed explanation is outstanding and exactly what I needed. Thank you!!🙏

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Olga! I'm glad you are finding it helpful

  • @missdeeva2266
    @missdeeva2266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have some of the most in depth videos on TH-cam! You totally deserve way more subscribers! Awesome. Will share with my gardener friends

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying them!

  • @Warriorofallah488
    @Warriorofallah488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a bunch of this and queen anne's lace growing in the forest near me, was glad to find a lot of seeds so i can replant native plants in the yard

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent - good luck starting some seeds this Spring.

  • @cristinam8600
    @cristinam8600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe how many hummingbird sphinx moths visit your garden!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you build it....they will come!

  • @hallinasjournal7795
    @hallinasjournal7795 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing comprehensive load down on wild bergamot monarda fistulosa

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Hallina! I'm happy you found it helpful!

  • @velerialangbehn6088
    @velerialangbehn6088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your videos are always so informative and interesting. Thank you.

  • @jamiewaldenhunter
    @jamiewaldenhunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos rule, Joe! I always look forward to them. Keep up the great work.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jamie! I really appreciate it!

  • @katiekane5247
    @katiekane5247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you enjoying & promoting this great perennial plant.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is such a valuable plant to so many pollinators. I think it belongs in everyone's garden. Or at least the ditch!

  • @michaelafraundorfer3514
    @michaelafraundorfer3514 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I just went to harvest some Wild Bergamot seeds today and I can't wait to plant next spring and get my prairie/meadow going. I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your videos to see what other growing tips I can find!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent - thank you Michaela and good luck on starting your meadow!

  • @laurielyon1892
    @laurielyon1892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had gotten a cutting of it from my friend last year. This year it bloomed like crazy!! It has made it a little hard to get near my other herbs in the garden because I don't want to get stung. The yellow jackets don't seem to upset about me being there, but the wasps and hornets I do NOT trust!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you are worried about the wasps, then don't grow Mountain Mint. Mine is crawling with them. But it is a great flower.

  • @thelatebloominggardener2479
    @thelatebloominggardener2479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the most informative videos I have ever seen! Thank you!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Lisa! I'm glad you are finding them helpful.

  • @danmrachko7897
    @danmrachko7897 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has high production quality. The slow motion footage of the hummingbird moths alone is fantastic.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Dan - I really appreciate you noticing! There were many hours of footage on the cutting floor, so to speak.

  • @vivienrothwell9536
    @vivienrothwell9536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this great video. I live in Australia but hopefully will be able to track down this sensational plant . Sounds like it's just what the planet needs :)

  • @evergreen8965
    @evergreen8965 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love this channel! Excellent.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm happy you found me - Happy Gardening!

  • @philmccole4309
    @philmccole4309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thorough, informative, and beautifully done!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Phil! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @anafindlay1696
    @anafindlay1696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome presentation as always, thank you Joe🦋🌸🐛❤️

  • @birage9885
    @birage9885 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best video I have seen on this plant, good job.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you - glad you enjoyed it

  • @pokejuice1495
    @pokejuice1495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are great. Was captured the entire video. Loved the footage of the wind storm and deer feeding.

  • @TheSuburbanGardenista
    @TheSuburbanGardenista 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video - thanks for all the great info! Lovely shots too!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @user-gr5fr8px3i
    @user-gr5fr8px3i ปีที่แล้ว

    Just the type of info I need as a native plant grower. Thank you much!

  • @bgonzales8537
    @bgonzales8537 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! I really enjoyed the depth and span of this short video. So much information that I feel like I can go get seeds, plant and baby them to adulthood and enjoy them for the rest of my life in southern Texas and even in WI. Thank you soo much!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent - that was my goal. And thank you for the kind words. Good luck!

  • @mainemystic6580
    @mainemystic6580 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative video. Just what I was looking for. Thank you

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful

  • @crisscristea4876
    @crisscristea4876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your channel is awesome! Was digging up roadside milkweed 2 weeks ago & came across this plant but didn't know what it was & really liked the height of it so took it as well. Thanks to you I know what I got & how to care for it, Hooray Wild Bergamot!!!!!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Criss! Wild Bergamot is a great plant. You will love it.

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really are a plantsman, and a very knowledgeable gardener. It’s a huge pleasure to listen to you. Thank you

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Julian! I appreciate it.

  • @charlesbale8376
    @charlesbale8376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed and appreciated the information.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Charles - I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the kind words!

  • @adiposerex5150
    @adiposerex5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This plant is beautiful and produces free plants. A win win.

  • @kitty4tify
    @kitty4tify 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video especially with the pollinators you attracted.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Kitty!

  • @richardweir2462
    @richardweir2462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, great work. Many thanks 🙏

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome Richard. Good luck!

  • @mylesfalconer9183
    @mylesfalconer9183 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have had a little plot of this for 5 years. But it is too hot and dry to flower well, but this year it has been cooler and wet and it is flowering like mad. Looks great with false sunflower and cup plant in the background. Great video

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've noticed a similar phenomenon with other species in pots. If you miss watering them in drought, they survive but won't flower. A self-preservation mechanism must kick in for perennials, while the annuals just go for broke...as there is no "next year"

  • @Terri_Stauffer
    @Terri_Stauffer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I threw some seeds in pots and now have lots of seedlings to plant, so this was timely video, learned a lot.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent - I'm glad I could help you out Terri.

  • @otsparkle1
    @otsparkle1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so, so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you - I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck this season!

  • @bettyhouk8727
    @bettyhouk8727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I ever saw this plant was in Oklahoma ! It has a breath taking wonderful scent ,a beautiful flower !

  • @mlynnw7831
    @mlynnw7831 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came for the seed saving and am staying for the great growing guides, both on your website and here. You really are making me very confidant as I journey into the world of planting and growing natives. I have some Wild Bergamot in my Winter Sowing jugs at the moment, waiting patiently for it to sprout. (Zone 5A/last average frost May 14) Thank you for clear, easily understood information both hear and on your website.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Mlynn - I'm glad you are enjoying these videos. Good luck on your journey to Natives. You're going to love the wildlife!

  • @vigorvitales
    @vigorvitales 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love wild bergamot, loved the video ! Thank you !

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are quite welcome - it's an excellent flower.

  • @williamnawrocki5924
    @williamnawrocki5924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for giving such straight forward, easy to understand information. Love the video & your style. Planted...year 1...you have me hopeful.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent William - you will love this plant! It is tough as nails, and I'm sure it will do well for you.

  • @MAC-op5fc
    @MAC-op5fc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this plant. Great tips - thanks!

  • @Dennis-ud8vs
    @Dennis-ud8vs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always from Joe! This is my first year planting it from seed so no flowers yet, but looks like I made a great choice to bring in the pollinators here in Nebraska.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Dennis! This is a great plant. You will love it. I've seen plenty of it in the Midwest in some of the most exposed ditches and fields.

  • @bethchappell6603
    @bethchappell6603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thorough! Great information! Thank you!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Beth! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @almahelenbrooks4113
    @almahelenbrooks4113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good information about wild bergamot ; thank you very much

  • @ethanguy82
    @ethanguy82 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this super informative video. Well done!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I'm very happy you liked it.

  • @hatruong5219
    @hatruong5219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thaaaank you for including what native plants to plant with it! That info has been hard for me to find.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome! You should have a look at the plant profiles on my website, as I almost always list companion plants.

  • @penny1295
    @penny1295 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks,so happy I found your channel.so interesting sndinformative!

  • @patrickbowen5398
    @patrickbowen5398 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video! Very informative, enjoyed watchihng this. Beautiful plant to grow. Thanks again for this ....

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you again Patrick. This is an awesome plant to grow.

    • @patrickbowen5398
      @patrickbowen5398 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit I have about 10 herb plants coming that I am going to try to keep alive indoors until next Spring. Wish me luck!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      That may be tough! I would probably try to overwinter the cold hardy ones in the garage.

  • @garym7771
    @garym7771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great in-depth info thank you

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome Gary - it's a wonderful flower.

  • @susanjannarone135
    @susanjannarone135 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most informative and well organized TH-cam videos I’ve seen. I’m putting in a 40x20 foot pollinator garden and earlier today watched a lady in a video chase her dog. I’ll plant as recommended tomorrow! Georgia rain in June.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Susan! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Good luck getting your plants started!

  • @grassbag1
    @grassbag1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to get mine soon. Good video!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you - it's a wonderful flower.

  • @heathermcerlean2851
    @heathermcerlean2851 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. I have one of the plants here myself but it is slightly over 4 feet tall. The bottom leaves on mine tend to turn yellow and drop off as the blooms come. After the blooms are finished, we cut them off and the leaves start bushing out again. We have ensured that it doesn't spread though. Perhaps because ours is over 4 feet tall, it does tend to fall over a little in severe storms here. I love these plants. I use them in my Italian foods and make my own teas with it. I have chocolate mint growing fairly close by it. Wild Bergamot is one of my favorite plants. The smell of oregano comes from the thymol in the plant. Thyme has the same oil in it and all three have a similar taste and smell and can be used interchangeably ... even with the antiseptic qualities that they have.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Heather - I'm glad you liked the video. And I fully agree, Wild Bergamot is an awesome plant all around.

  • @charlesburkhart800
    @charlesburkhart800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful, thanks.

  • @VK-km2pb
    @VK-km2pb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Jim. This spring I bought a wild bergamot plant. Sadly we had bad drought in the Northeast, less than 2 inch in the last 2 months. So the young plant is not gaining much bulk or height but looks very healthy. I had another before but decide to separate it from eupatorium x Chocolate. It looked amazing blossoming among darker foliage. Thanks for the tutorial. Really enjoying Growit Buildit flower info.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome VK! Glad your plant is doing well despite the drought. It's been brutal.

  • @here4theshow402
    @here4theshow402 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great info! Thanks. I have horrible soil and just bought these. Hopefully they take.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They will work perfectly fine. Just keep them watered for a bit until they are established

  • @marvinthomason8540
    @marvinthomason8540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing information. New to your site. I can see I need to research your videos before I pester with more questions. Just so excited and impatient to get to the planting stage. Have almost all of card boards down, getting ready to add leaves. I want to jump ahead and see the beautiful flowers! Mary

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent Mary - we have more profiles on our site than we have videos, as we generally grow plants for a couple years before making a video so we can really evaluate it. But you may find some other interesting plants there as well as some other resources like where to find native nurseries, etc. Email with any specific questions - you can click on the 'about' tab on my channel, and there you can reveal an email address.

  • @meganmacdonald3730
    @meganmacdonald3730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for such an informative video.

  • @sathancat
    @sathancat ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome Patrick - good luck with this awesome plant!

  • @LongislandnativeSanctuary
    @LongislandnativeSanctuary 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are so amazing, thank God for you, thank you for your contribution

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @thestillroombotanicals2932
    @thestillroombotanicals2932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful! Thank you 🙏

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome - I'm very happy you found it helfpful!

  • @christophertaylor9826
    @christophertaylor9826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video going to buy some seed for next year plants. Every informative video thanks informative video ,thanks.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Christopher - you're going to love this flower.

  • @LongislandnativeSanctuary
    @LongislandnativeSanctuary 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I just started seeds

  • @webbsmedley8546
    @webbsmedley8546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative!

  • @seamus6994
    @seamus6994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish I had seen your channel a month ago. I bought tons of plants, bulbs and roots and seeds. An embarrassing amount of money was spent over the internet. And here I am watching your videos....... pulling up Amazon, Etsy and ebay to buy MORE seeds!!! I'm nuts! But great videos and information.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you again Seamus! I do pretty much all my seed buying in one or two shots in December/Jan, and then just Winter Sow the plants.

  • @janmcclelland9550
    @janmcclelland9550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jan - glad you found it helpful!

  • @ChristopherAustin-vj9uu
    @ChristopherAustin-vj9uu 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I picked some wild bergamot and put them in a pot hoping they would root, they never did, but this year I have a bunch of seedlings in the pot.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ah - the seeds must have fallen! Nice.

  • @michaelkarr4588
    @michaelkarr4588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for great video,I'm getting ready to go harvest seed heads.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent - I'm sure you are going to get a lot of seed. Good luck Michael.

  • @mitchellbell713
    @mitchellbell713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens
    @Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe I have monarda didyma (looks exactly like what you showed) and it’s covered in bumblebees every single day and today i had two tiger swallowtail butterflies on it for quite a long time 😊

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is interesting - I almost never see bumblebees on my Monarda didyma. But I will see them covering Monarda fistulosa, as you could see here.

  • @gnarmarmilla
    @gnarmarmilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. I love these flowers. I have been calling my Bee Balm "wild Bergamot" so thanks much for that.
    Something tells me if you saw the glory of the prairies that were wiped out by narrow-minded and nearsighted farmers and deforesters you would be saying, "this must be one of those flowers that made North American prairies famous in Europe to nature lovers before the destruction of the 19th and 20th centuries was complete."

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi - I would LOVE to have seen endless prairie. I've seen some 'preserves' that have most or all of the same plants. But it would have been quite a sight to see the Cup and Compass Plants bending down as buffalo moved over them, and endless blooms from Spring to Summer.

  • @DistortedApricot
    @DistortedApricot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dangit! i just bought the red bee balm from a local garden center and thought it was wild bergamot. oh well now i know. great video

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Start some from seed Al! It is very easy, and you can grow tons for just a few bucks.

  • @lukedolan4530
    @lukedolan4530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Joe! I have two of these plants and they are at the front border this year and blew over in a storm. I staked them and they look good. I got room in front so I’m going to plant maybe some Asters and hopefully that gives them a bit more “shelter” to not blow over.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is too bad they blew over. But glad they didn't snap off. What kind of soil do you have? I'm curious, as I've had to fight plenty of plants blowing over, but this one just stands up tall no matter what in my garden.

    • @lukedolan4530
      @lukedolan4530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit they were still alive and fine but I have hard pack backfill clay (suburban) but I amended where these are planted into a rain garden so actually it’s now really soft clay/pine fines and maybe it was too soft. These plants seems like true prairie plants and the ground underneath was maybe too soft. They also were the tallest and right on the front line to blow over where they did. This is why I think I need to plant some other perennials in front to shelter them

    • @lukedolan4530
      @lukedolan4530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit and just by the way where I live in Cincinnati Purple Cone Flower is the strongest by far. That must be the toughest prairie plant! I have purple cone going 5 feet no joke. Also the bears tongues look super good. It’s only been a year, just some observations from SW OH

  • @bubblesmckenzie4125
    @bubblesmckenzie4125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel. ❤️ I thought all bee balm was the same, thanks for the education. I have didyma which is very beautiful and was full of pollinators. I got some seed heads of this plant wild bergamot and sowed them and should have flowers for next year can't wait.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool - I've got some form of Monarda blooming most of the year. Starting with didyma, to fistulosa, and then to punctata. It is really a great flower to have around.

  • @dianegiordano7365
    @dianegiordano7365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @bomashishalisa6434
    @bomashishalisa6434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always loved bee balm and planted it in several gardens. I planted some in a planter box in the spring and it really was slow to grow. Never had any flowers though. I was not aware of native Bergamot. I purchased some Wild Bergamot seeds recently and was wondering if I should plant it now (August 1st) or wait until the spring. Your video is so informative and I appreciate you sharing all your knowledge with us. I just now subscribed to your blog as well. I live in Rockwood (East Tennessee) near Knoxville. Thank you.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Lisa for the kind words.
      Personally, I would try to start half the seeds now and try to get them in the ground by autumn. Then just watch if they sprout in the Spring. That way you may get some blooms next year.

    • @bomashishalisa6434
      @bomashishalisa6434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit Thank you so much. I will do that. We started a pollinator garden last year and it was just okay. But this summer, we have had a lot of butterflies, so we want to continue to grow things that pollinators like. We lived in Texas for 35 years and spent the last 7 years in East Texas. Lucky for us, we were in a flyway for Monarchs and Hummingbirds. And we actually did some work to help Monarchs hatch. It was an enlightening experience and truly a joy knowing we did a little something. We are thoroughly enjoying your videos. They are so informative and helpful and I am following your blog, too.

  • @metacyclic
    @metacyclic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another very informative video. Thanks Joe! My second year wild bergamots are doing well, and this is the first year I've ever seen a hummingbird moth. Several in fact. So cool.
    I noticed some seed pods in this video. Are they Carolina lupine, and if so, will you be doing a video on those? I only have a couple plants, with seed pods now, but would like more.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi - yes, those pods were Carolina Bushpea. I've got several that are in their 3rd year now. I need to write it up on the website and make a video at some point. But the propagation procedure is basically the same as Blue False Indigo, Baptisia australis.
      Once the pods are ripe, the seeds just need to be scarified (I use sandpaper on mine). Then plant them around 1/4" deep. They germinate pretty quick. I wintersowed some more this year (cold stratification isn't needed, I was just in the seed starting business).

  • @mylittlecoloradocottage
    @mylittlecoloradocottage ปีที่แล้ว

    very informative

  • @SouthernLatitudesFL
    @SouthernLatitudesFL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thorough. I subscribed. I am in 9b. Mine grows well but I haven't seen it bloom. Just starting year 2.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It should bloom this year for sure. You will love it

  • @mirianhashimoto7754
    @mirianhashimoto7754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this great video!
    I nature lover!
    Your garden is a piece of paradise!
    I growing wild bergamot.
    .y question is can be mix white color and the pink one. I growing separately because I heard the white one is more sensitive.
    Thanks!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mirian - I think the white one would work best with the red one, as they are found in similar eco systems. Both Monarda didyma (red) and M. Clinopodia (white) like moist open woods/woodland edges, and moisture. This one, Monarda fistulosa will do best in exposed, full sun.

  • @99thmonkeyresonance66
    @99thmonkeyresonance66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You may have answered this in the video but, does one or both "like" a more acidic soil?! Thank you so much for all the work, effort & energy that you have put into your blog & videos! Besides TheRustedGarden, (UNTIL or UNLESS others begin to realize..) your channel & Gary's- are the only references I use almost religiously, in a digital format! (Mainly because you've both, in some way- gone back to the fundamentals/soil/base levels OF gardening. *AND* you keep MOST things in mind, religiously!)
    Humbly, 10/10 ☆'s across the board!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Xo_Xo - in general most native plants will like soil a bit acidic - anywhere between 6-7 should be just fine. My soil is around 6.8 if I remember correctly.
      Now that is a true compliment to be put into the same category as Gary. Thank you so much Xo_Xo. I try to keep my information comprehensive but practical. I really appreciate the kind words!

  • @universalchiro
    @universalchiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When and how to trim Wild Bergamont?
    Great video. Thank you.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can cut it back to ground in the fall.

  • @brookesurlet9753
    @brookesurlet9753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a second year plant that I am anxious to see bloom! I cut it back in May to keep it shorter 🤞🏻

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cutting it back is a nice trick for some species. I should try that with a few of mine to prolong the blooming.

  • @eileenanders
    @eileenanders 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this great video...do you cut spent the branches in the fall?

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Eileen. You can do that once it goes dormantin Autumn. I usually wait until insects emerge in Spring.

  • @nietzscheye
    @nietzscheye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see a more general video about your views on pollinator gardens including pesticides and disease. I've started one this year and have struggled with wanting it to look a certain way vs. supporting wildlife in the most ecological way I can, which is what I set out to do. Finding the balance comes with practice I expect.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll have to get that on the list. In general though, I don't use pesticides at all. I use some herbicides selectively on invasive species as needed. But the closest I get to pesticides is making my own tick tubes, as Lyme disease is quite prevalent where I live (my neighbor has had it).
      We keep our front yard more 'manicured' and nice looking, and let the back go crazy (but I pull unwanted things frequently). I have to pull/dig numerous 'volunteer' seedlings in the front each Spring, which I just accept as part of the business. But I try to take care to match conditions (sun/soil/natural moisture level) to the plant, and that helps keep problems at bay. As far as stuff like the powdery mildew, there are some home remedies you can try like spraying milk or a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution. But it won't kill the plant, it just makes it unsightly.

    • @nietzscheye
      @nietzscheye 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuildit We've had some mildew but I'll take your advice on this as well and leave it alone. There have been monarch caterpillars on these milkweeds pretty consistently. There's not quite enough sun but most of the yard is this way and this was the best site. Do you have any suggestions for thinning a tree canopy? If we could get just another 2-3 hours in the afternoon it'd be perfect.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can limb and prune trees with a pole saw to open it up temporarily. I've done it in an attempt to get more sun on my pawpaw trees.
      But dropping a tree is obviously the most effective method. But you need to know what you are doing to safely fell a tree.

  • @augustlongpre64
    @augustlongpre64 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, love your videos and really appreciate your approach! I just wanted to comment on how important it is to avoid fixing native Americans in the past by always using past tense to describe what they “used to do”. There are so many native people alive today who carry on their traditional life ways as best they can while living under the settler state.

  • @danplantman62
    @danplantman62 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tag on my 4in pot said Bee Balm.Last yr it spread about a ft around and was short but didn't bloom,This yr it has spread and is now 6ft tall and bending with flowers. It's looks just like this wild bergamot.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The common names on the Monarda genus are a mess....

  • @cherylhenley3267
    @cherylhenley3267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info! Thanks for the careful thorough approach. Should Wild Bergamot seedlings be pinched back to be bushier?

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Cheryl - I never bother pinching seedlings back. If you want the final plant shorter, than you can do the Chelsea Chop in June.

  • @kg1703
    @kg1703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! Should I cut the stalks down in the fall? (zone 4)

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can certainly cut them back when dormant. I just leave mine up until Spring

  • @galynashtangret7192
    @galynashtangret7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks 🙏

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome

  • @lizasklau
    @lizasklau 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video. I’m about to sow some seeds directly outside. Happy to hear that they spread but not too crazily which is the main thing I worry about growing anything in my garden. It sounded like if I pick the seed heads before the seeds drop, I should be fine? Thanks so much for making these informative videos!

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome Liza! And you are right, if you remove the seed heads you will be good. But even still, they don't spread much.
      Their cousin, Monarda didyma (Red Bee Balm) is the one that spreads via underground rhizomes.

    • @lizasklau
      @lizasklau 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@growitbuilditThank you so much! Makes me so much more comfortable growing them.

  • @monkeygraborange
    @monkeygraborange 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny that you mentioned the Cup plant. I grow this in front of my Cup plants to hide the lower leaves which always yellow and look terrible. It’s a winning combination.

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a great combination. Love our cup plants.

  • @plainmom2
    @plainmom2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the beautiful fern looking leaf surrounding the bergamot at time stamp 5:56 on your video? Love the change in texture and would like to add it to my garden. Thank you for putting out great content 😊

    • @growitbuildit
      @growitbuildit  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi - that would be the Partridge Pea. See here - th-cam.com/video/-Is8rLfvsKs/w-d-xo.html