Spotted Beebalm
Monarda punctata var. 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.