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Spotted Beebalm or Horsemint ~ Monarda punctata

$7.00

Pot Size: 2 quart
Spotted beebalm is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to the eastern United States, from New Jersey to southern Florida and west to Texas. Several varieties are recognized, but only var. punctata occurs in NC. It's known for its aromatic, spotted, pinkish-purple bracts and its ability to attract various pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It's also known for being a host plant for some moth species. Spotted beebalm is  a clump-forming plant, growing 1.5 to 2 feet tall. It spreads via rhizomes, forming larger clumps.  It's a great addition to pollinator gardens, attracting butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and even some beneficial predatory wasps.

👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Pot Size: 2 quart
Spotted beebalm is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to the eastern United States, from New Jersey to southern Florida and west to Texas. Several varieties are recognized, but only var. punctata occurs in NC. It's known for its aromatic, spotted, pinkish-purple bracts and its ability to attract various pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It's also known for being a host plant for some moth species. Spotted beebalm is  a clump-forming plant, growing 1.5 to 2 feet tall. It spreads via rhizomes, forming larger clumps.  It's a great addition to pollinator gardens, attracting butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and even some beneficial predatory wasps.

👉 For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Light Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium – Occasionally Dry
Mature Height: 1.5 - 2 ft.
Mature Width: 9 in. - 1 ft.
Photo Credits:

1 - Monarda punctata. Summer. Moore County Susan Strine CC BY 2.0
2 - Monarda punctata John Brandauer CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
3 - Monarda punctata. Butterfly on flowers Scott Zona CC BY-NC 4.0