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Monarda punctata
Spotted Bee Balm
Description
Monarda punctata, or Spotted Bee Balm, is a 2-3 foot perennial with pink, green and brown-purple spotted flowers in late summer. Spotted Bee Balm prefers moist to dry sandy or gravelly soils in sun to part sun. It is a nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and can be short-lived in rich soils.
Culture details
| Benefits | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Magnet, Meadow Classic, Pollinator Friendly |
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| Spacing | 8-12" |