Monarda punctata

Also Known As

Dotted Mint

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Monarda punctata plant details

Monarda punctata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda punctata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda punctata

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty and rocky

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our honeybees have been asking us to grow this native species of Beebalm (we grew it in our gardens years ago, before bees). Now have it again! Whorls of yellow-ochre colored spotted blossoms which are offset with showy pink flushed bracts create a pretty display in early summer. We also just learned that this Beebalm resists many kinds of mites which could impact the bees because it is incredibly high in thymol, a known miticide, anti-bacterial agent and fungicide. Grows 18-30” tall and spreads by self sown seed where it is happy. Grow in sun and well drained soil.

By: Avant Gardens

The bright lavender 'flowers' of the Dotted Mint are actually leafy bracts that surround the true flower. A multitude of butterflies visit Monarda punctata - a top nectar plant for the rare Karner Blue Butterfly. Dotted Mint is biennial and self-sows readily on open sandy soil. Hardy to Zones 3 - 10.