Attract numerous pollinators with this flower's extraordinary, clustered blooms. Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata) is in the mint family and gives off a sweet and pleasant aroma. When dried, the leaves and flowers have great medicinal value. Spotted Beebalm prefers hot and dry areas of your garden with slightly sandy soil. Flowering begins in mid-summer and carries on into the fall. An important perennial for attracting Lycaenides melissa samuelis (Karner Blue) butterfly, which is among the endangered species in Ontario.
We also sell Wild Bergamot, which is another Monarda species.
Alternative common names: Dotted Mint or Dotted Horsemint
