Monarda media is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name purple bergamot.

[1] This species is a rhizomatous perennial herb with square stems growing 2 to 3 feet tall.

The oppositely arranged leaves are lance-shaped and mint-scented.

The inflorescence contains tubular reddish purple flowers with purplish bracts beneath.

[2] This plant grows in swampy habitat such as stream beds.