Spotted Bee Balm
Common Name: Spotted Bee Balm
Latin Name: Monarda punctata
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Yellow, two-lipped flowers dotted with purple resemble tiered pagodas bloom in early to mid-summer. Deep green foliage is aromatic. Excellent in borders, prairies, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Attracts bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, especially in crowded gardens, but it is usually in the late season after flowering. Prune stems to increase airflow.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 12-24"
Mature Width: 12-18"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Great Cut Flower, Wisconsin Native, Attracts Pollinators
Common Name: Spotted Bee Balm
Latin Name: Monarda punctata
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Yellow, two-lipped flowers dotted with purple resemble tiered pagodas bloom in early to mid-summer. Deep green foliage is aromatic. Excellent in borders, prairies, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Attracts bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, especially in crowded gardens, but it is usually in the late season after flowering. Prune stems to increase airflow.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 12-24"
Mature Width: 12-18"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Great Cut Flower, Wisconsin Native, Attracts Pollinators