Spotted Bee Balm

Monarda punctata

Landscape Focus

A seasonal color perennial used in dry prairies to add unique flowers and strong pollinator value.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Height: 1' - 3'

Spacing: 18"

Bloom Color: Yellow with purple bracts

Bloom Time: July, August

Root Type: Fibrous

Benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Pollinators

Plant Description

Spotted Bee Balm produces distinctive tiered flowers with colorful bracts that attract many native bees and wasps. It thrives in dry, sandy soils and full sun. Plants often behave as short-lived perennials but reseed readily. Minimal care is needed once established.