Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm 'Beebop') Summer flowering fields and open woods

fields and open woods

blooms in late summer through fall

especially on the ends of smaller branchlets

The interest is created by bright red berries that persist on the bare branches of the female plants

and it works well with shade-loving perennials such as cedar sage

Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm 'Beebop') Summer flowering fields and open woodsAlso known as Horsemint, Spotted Bee Balm or Spotted Horsemint. Spotted Beebalm has an understated beauty. It sports rosettes of pale yellow white flower that is spotted with light purple. It is drought tolerant but extra water in the summer will keep the plants look better and bloom longer. It needs well draining soils. 'BeeBop' is a compact, early flowering nativar that features showy blooms and fragrant foliage. All Monarda species are susceptible