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Spotted beebalm

Monarda punctata

Native flowers feed bees, wasps, and hummingbirds, while leaves host moth caterpillars.

pink bracts subtending pale yellow, violet-speckled flowers.
johnx12 · CC BY-SA 4.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

A short-lived perennial for well-drained soil; leave space between clumps for airflow.

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil moisture
Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature size
1½–2 ft tall · 9–12 in wide
Season of interest
Summer–Fall
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8
Garden role
Layered flowers for pollinators
Erect spikes of small violet flowers.3268zauber · CC BY-SA 3.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of woodland sage.

Salvia nemorosa

Try spotted beebalm for layered flowers for pollinators.

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Plant profile & growing information Native range: Kew Find a native nursery
Photo credits & licenses

Spotted beebalm: johnx12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Woodland sage: 3268zauber · CC BY-SA 3.0

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