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Woodland sage and Spotted beebalm: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Woodland sage Salvia nemorosa	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Spotted beebalm Monarda punctata
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Native range
Europe and west-central Asia	Central & E. U.S.A. to NE. Mexico.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist to occasionally dry; well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
1½–3 ft	1½–2 ft
Mature spread
6 in–2 ft	9–12 in
USDA hardiness zones
4–8	3–8
Season of interest
Summer–early fall	Summer–Fall
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.	Native flowers feed bees, wasps, and hummingbirds, while leaves host moth caterpillars.
Growing notes
A compact, clumping perennial. Cutting back spent flower spikes can encourage another flush.	A short-lived perennial for well-drained soil; leave space between clumps for airflow.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.