Monarda punctata is a rare and unusual beebalm with pink-flushed bracts and red speckled yellow flowers.
Description:
Monarda punctata is a rare and unusual species known as spotted beebalm or dotted horsemint. It has incredible pink-flushed bracts which protect the yellow flowers which are speckled with dark red spots. The bumblebees go mad for the nectar. Foliage is aromatic.
Common Name: Spotted Beebalm
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Prairies, plains, meadows, pastures, and savannahs of eastern North America including Ontario and Quebec.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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