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Spotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
PerennialSpotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Medium – Dry
Soil
Sandy, Well-drained
Size
1-2'
Bloom
Yellow & Purple, Jul–Sep
Why Grow It
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Did You Know?
The most unusual-looking Monarda — tiered whorls of spotted flowers with pink bracts.
Visited by dozens of bee species — one of the best plants for native bee diversity.
Contains thymol like its cousins — the leaves have a strong oregano-thyme fragrance.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Bee Diversity Champion
One of the top plants for attracting diverse native bee species
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Butterfly Nectar
Attracts skippers, hairstreaks, and other small butterflies
Good Companions
🌾 Little Bluestem
🌸 Butterfly Milkweed
⭐ Partridge Pea
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil
- Space 12–18″ apart; avoid rich, moist soils where it's short-lived
- Let it self-seed to maintain colonies — individual plants may only live 2–3 years
Plant Details
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