Spotted Beebalm
Monarda punctata
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Spotted Beebalm is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with pink/yellow/maroon flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Pink/yellow/maroon
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; dry garden; beneficial insect garden; small garden
- Wildlife Value
- Several moths; strong nectar/pollen value
Spotted Beebalm grows best in full sun with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–3 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Several moths; strong nectar/pollen value. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, dry garden, beneficial insect garden, small garden.
Good to know: Aromatic foliage; multi-tiered flowers attract beneficial insects.