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Monarda punctata

SPOTTED BEEBALM

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Brown, Pink, White, Yellow

Bloom Time

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

12 – 18", 18 – 24", 24 – 36"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Juglone Tolerant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Monarda punctata

Multi-colored pink to creamy white flower bracts. Flowers are smaller and less showy than bracts, but are a charming yellow with brown dots. June – July. Highly aromatic foliage. 1 – 3′ tall. Full sun – part shade. Average to dry soil. Cut back spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Self-sows readily. Northeastern U.S. native. Zone 3.

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