Spotted Bee Balm

Monarda punctata

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  • Common name
    Spotted Bee Balm
  • Latin name
    Monarda punctata
  • Plant type
    perennial
  • Flower color
    Pale yellow flowers with purple spots. Surrounded by showy pink to lavender bracts (often mistaken for petals)
  • Bloom time
    Mid summer through early fall
  • Height
    12-36"
  • Chelsea chop
    Yes
  • Light requirements
    Full sun
  • Moisture
    Medium to dry. Drought tolerant when established
  • Native to Ontario
    Yes
  • Locally native
    No
  • Deer resistant
    Yes
  • Ecological benefit
    Important for the beebalm digger bee, Monarda punctata specialist bee (Dufourea monardae)
  • Notes
    Does not tolerate wet soils
  • Picture
    Spotted Bee Balm