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Monarda punctata, commonly called spotted beebalm, is a native herbaceous perennial to the eastern U.S. and typically occurs in full sun areas with dry soil in prairies, sandy areas, rocky woodlands, and coastal plains. It is a clump-forming, mint family member that features branching or simple, square stems which rise typically to 1′-2′ tall sometimes 3′-4′.
Drought tolerant member of the Lamiaceae (mint-square stems) family. Makes excellent cut flowers. Remove spent flowers to improve plant appearance and possibly to prolong bloom. Spreads by runners to form large clumps, but is not considered to be too aggressive.
Straight Species
Price range: $14.99 through $149.99
Please note: Most pictures represent mature plants. Unless otherwise specified, all of our plants are sold in 4″ pots to make shipping possible and will mature in time.
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| Native | |
|---|---|
| Wetland Indicator | |
| Special Attributes | Bee Attractor, Bird Attractor, Butterfly Attractor, Deer Resistant |
| Sunlight | |
| Moisture | |
| Bloom Period | July to September |
| Size | 1 Gallon, 1 Quart, Full Flat – (50) 2 inch Plugs |
Monarda punctata, commonly known as Spotted Bee Balm or Dotted Horsemint, is a distinctive native perennial that adds unique color, texture, and pollinator value to Long Island, New York gardens.
This upright, branching plant features whorls of showy pink, lavender, and cream-colored flowers surrounded by colorful bracts, creating an eye-catching display from summer into fall. Spotted Bee Balm thrives in full sun and well-drained, dry to average soils, making it especially well suited to sandy soils, coastal gardens, native plant landscapes, pollinator gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas across Long Island. Its aromatic foliage and unusual flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make Monarda punctata an excellent choice for sustainable, wildlife-friendly landscaping.
As a Long Island native plant, Spotted Bee Balm is a beautiful and ecologically valuable addition to sunny, well-drained gardens.
