Spotted Bee Balm starts blooming mid to late Summer and will continue for 1-2 months. My patch is a buzz with activity from shortly after dawn until sunset when blooming. Hosting several species of moth and butterfly, it’s value to pollinators is unquestionable. There are numerous species of bees and butterflies that visit Spotted Bee Balm for pollen and nectar. When I look at my Spotted Bee Balm patch it seems like it should belong in some far off remove jungle! But it is native to North America! Pollinators Love Spotted Bee Balm Not many plants can boast having 4-5 colors in a single bloom. The blooms of Spotted Beebalm are one of the most intricate, unique, and beautiful in all of North America. What are the Benefits of Spotted Bee Balm It’s beautiful North America, East of Rocky Mountains / USDA Zone 3-9Ģ months, Pink/Purple and yellow with red dots, complexīees, Butterflies / Larval host of Gray Marvel, Pyralid Moths, Raspberry Pyrausta Spotted Bee Balm, Horsemint, Spotted Horsemint, Horsemint Spotted Beebalm It is a wide ranging plant that specializes growing places that few others can. But Spotted Bee Balm can be found from Florida to Michigan and Ontario, New Mexico, even Vermont and Massachusetts. There aren’t too many perennial species with a native range as large as Monarda punctata. The long bloom duration and interesting color make this plant a great choice for any flower bed or wild area. Spotted Bee Balm is good for bringing beauty as well as attracting bees and butterflies to your yard and garden. The complex purple/pink-yellow blooms attract numerous bees and butterflies. Scientifically known as Monarda punctata, it grows 2-3′ tall in full sun or partial shade and well drained sandy or loam soil. Spotted Bee Balm is a native short-lived perennial or annual wildflower native to North America, mainly East of the Rocky Mountains. What Wildlife, Pests, and Diseases effect Spotted Bee Balm.How to Grow and Care for Spotted Bee Balm.What are the benefits of Spotted Beebalm.I’ve been growing this flower since 2017, and can share all that I’ve learned with you. Looking like something from an alien world, this beautiful native flower blooms in late summer and can provide some of the most unique curb appeal and interest to your home. Spotted Bee Balm is one of the most complex and unique flowers native to North America.
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