Monarda punctata/Spotted Bee Balm – 100 Seeds | Native Prairie Annual/Short-Lived Perennial | Drought-Tolerant | Pollinator Magnet
$9.99
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Add bold texture and unmatched pollinator activity to your garden with Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata), a standout native North American wildflower known for its stacked tiers of pale yellow flowers dotted with purple spots and showy pink to lavender bracts. This aromatic mint-family plant thrives in dry prairies, sandy soils, roadsides, and open meadows.
Blooming from mid to late summer, Spotted Bee Balm attracts an incredible variety of native bees, butterflies, wasps, and beneficial insects, making it one of the most important late-season pollinator plants. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and readily reseeds in suitable conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Spotted Bee Balm
Botanical Name: Monarda punctata
Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained (sandy soils preferred)
Height: 1–3 feet
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for native prairies, pollinator gardens, dry meadows, sandy soils, xeriscapes, and restoration projects.
Monarda punctata/Spotted Bee Balm – 100 Seeds | Native Prairie Annual/Short-Lived Perennial | Drought-Tolerant | Pollinator Magnet
$9.99