Monarda punctata is an upright herbaceous perennial with a wide native range that covers much of the United States and into Mexico and Canada. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in sandy, rocky, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. A valuable addition to the outdoor herb or butterfly garden, it can be grown in full sun to partial shade. This beautiful wildflower has special value for all types of generalist and specialty bees, moths, and other beneficial insects that can help with pollination of the rest of your vegetable garden. It is the host plant for several caterpillars including Gray Marvel, Snout Mouths, Hermit Sphinx, and Orange Mint moths. The Karner Blue butterfly and Ruby-throated hummingbird use Spotted Bee Balm as a favorite nectar source.

• Dotted Horse Mint - Monarda Punctata, also known as Spotted Beebalm, Spotted Horsemint, and Dotted Mint is a beloved biennial to short-lived perennial North American native wildflower. Growing in full sun to partial shade and thriving in sandy soils, it is more drought and heat tolerant than other wild bergamot varieties. It blooms from late July to October with small tubular yellow flowers with purple spots and showy purple, pink, or white bracts.
• Versatile Native Wildflower - Spotted bee balm is a versatile and useful herb for any homesteader. The oregano-scented leaves are high in aromatic compounds and the plants have a long history of culinary and medicinal use, especially as herbal tea and essential oil. These unique wildflowers add beauty to your space and are highly attractive to beneficial insects, especially native bees, honey bees, and bumblebees.