Spotted Beebalm -Monarda punctata

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Spotted Beebalm -Monarda punctata

Available now in the nursery.

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Such a cool plant with so many perfect colors! 

There are many good things to say about Monarda punctata. The leaves are deliciously aromatic, and the plant itself is drought tolerant and deer resistant. But it’s the inflorescence that steal the show!  Monarda punctata has cream-yellow flowers spotted with burgundy, paired with the softest of pink-fading-to-green bracts.  It has an impressive vase life to boot. Plant in a sunny spot with good drainage, and you and your garden pollinators will be most pleased!

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Family: Lamiaceae

Native to: US and Canada, prairies, grassy meadows, and plains.

Zone: 4-9

Height: 1-3 ft

Bloom Time: Summer

Bloom Color: Pink, creamy yellow, green

Sun: Sun

Water: Low, Drought tolerant

Issues: Like most Monardas, Monarda punctata is susceptible to powdery mildew and rust in crowded garden situations.

Wildlife Value: Monarda punctata is pollinator heaven! It attracts bees, moths, hummingbirds, and butterflies, and a host of beneficial wasps.

Pests: Deer resistant!