Wild Bergamot is easily grown in ordinary garden soil. Grows well in heavy clay soils, requires a sunny position, this species thrives when grown in a dry soil and prefers alkaline soil conditions. Its square, grooved and hard stems rise about 3 feet high. The leaves occur in opposite pairs, are rough on both surfaces, are distinctly toothed, and lance-shaped. Fine dense hairs cover much of the stem and leaves.
Roots are short, slender, creeping rhizomes.
Wild Bergamot flowers bloom from June to July. Gather edible leaves and flowers in bloom, dry for later herb use. Wild Bergamot is edible and medicinal, the entire plant above ground is edible used as a pot herb, it is also used as a flavoring in cooked foods. The flowers make an attractive edible garnish in salads. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing aromatic and medicinal tea.