Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm)

A Bold, Aromatic Native for Dry, Sunny Spaces

Bring energy, fragrance, and pollinator activity to your garden with Monarda punctata, commonly known as Spotted Beebalm. This distinctive native mint boasts whorls of spotted flowers and colorful bracts that create a layered, eye-catching look.

• Unique, Tiered Blooms: Pale yellow, purple-spotted flowers are surrounded by showy pink or lavender bracts from mid to late summer.

• Pollinator Magnet: Loved by bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps, making it a top choice for pollinator gardens.

• Aromatic & Useful: Leaves have a spicy, oregano-like scent and have been used in traditional herbal remedies.

• Upright & Clumping: Reaches widths of 1–2 feet, forming tidy clumps ideal for sunny borders, wildflower meadows, or xeric gardens.

• Drought-Tolerant & Hardy: Thrives in dry, sandy, or well-drained soils in full sun. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9.

• Low-Maintenance & Deer-Resistant: Easy to grow and generally left alone by deer and rabbits.

Perfect for dry, sunny landscapes, Monarda punctata adds unique texture, fragrance, and vital pollinator support to any native planting.