Seed Pack - Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata)
This listing is for one packet of Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 500 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds November-January!
A.k.a. spotted beebalm and dotted mint. A bee balm for dry soils! Drought tolerant, does not compete well with taller plants in fertile soils. Rarely browsed, easy to start from seed.
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Sandy
Height: 1’-3’
Bloom Color: White-Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun-Jul
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, wasps, and butterflies, including the rare karner blue. Hosts moths such as the grey marvel, and some smaller insects. Strongly flavored foliage is unpalatable, and plants are rarely browsed.