Spotted Beebalm
Monarda punctata
Description:
Aromatic perennial with rosettes of pale yellowish, purple-spotted tubular flowers in terminal whorls. Large, showy white-purple bracts look like additional petals. Special value to bumble bees and honey bees. 1 to 3 feet tall. Blooms April through August. Sun and dry, sandy soils.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Horsemint, Spotted Horesemint |
| Plant Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Annual |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | Pine Barrens Periphery, South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | April through August |
| Fruit Timing: | September to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |