Monarda media is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name purple bergamot. It is native to eastern North America, including the eastern United States and Ontario in Canada.

This species is a rhizomatous perennial herb with square stems growing 2 to 3 feet tall. It may spread to form a colony. The oppositely arranged leaves are mint-scented. The tubular reddish purple flowers have purplish bracts beneath. The flowers are attractive to many pollinators and insects. The seed heads are attractive to birds.

Purple bergamot is traditionally used to make a sweet-scented potpourri.

Can be grown in regular garden soil, and is suitable for wet areas.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-6

Height: 30", 76cm 

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 30