Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)

Spotted Bee Balm is a native short-lived perennial or annual wildflower native to North America, mainly East of the Rocky Mountains. This Bee Balm variety grows 2-3′ tall in full sun or partial shade and well drained sandy or loam soil. The complex purple/pink-yellow blooms attract numerous bees and butterflies, and is a Larval host of Gray Marvel, Pyralid Moths, Raspberry Pyrausta.

As a North American native, bee balm is a durable perennial that multiplies well in moist soil and full sun. While they typically bloom in the summer heat, their sturdy stems will keep the flowers upright and shining. Their fragrant, colorful blooms attract all sorts of pollinators to the garden, but mint-like foliage deters deer and other pests.

Vital Details:

Size: 2-3’ x 3’

Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: Dry to medium

Hardiness: 3-9

Pollinator Value: Attracts numerous bees , butterflies and other pollinating insects.

Host Plant To The Following: Larval host of Gray Marvel, Pyralid Moths, Raspberry Pyrausta.

Notable Features: Pink flowers, native, long-blooming, larval host, fragrant, attracts hummingbirds, attracts butterflies.

Plant Name: Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)