Attractive flowers and an unusual form make Spotted Beebalm worthy of inclusion in any native wildflower planting, not to mention that it is easily propagated from seed. The light yellowish-white flower is spotted with purple. Tubular and two lipped, it has a gaping mouth with two stamens arching downward from below the narrow upper lip, somewhat resembling a snake with its mouth open. On dewy mornings, it is beautiful in masses. It is not grazed by cattle or browsed by wildlife and often forms extensive stands. Thanks to Bill Freiheit for sharing photos of Spotted Beebalm.
Spotted Beebalm
Monarda punctata
- Item: #
- 3136
1 Ft - 3 Ft Height
|Perennial
|Blooms Apr - Aug
Soil Type
Sand
Loam
Clay
Caliche
Soil Moisture
Medium Soil Moisture
Sunlight
Full
Partial
Dappled
Shade
Seed
Rate
What's the Seeding Rate?
**LAWN & GARDEN: High density rate improves fill and establishment while reducing weed opportunity **OPEN SPACE: Economical rangeland density for larger acreage but requires longer establishment period
Lawn & Garden:
1 LB covers 20000 sq ft
Open Space:
1 LB per acre