Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm) pollinator friendly pollinator garden

pollinator garden

Black Willow is a structurally weak shade tree

It grows in well-draining soils in sun or light shade

Once established it is extremely drought-tolerant and deer-resistant

purple Bloom time Spring through fall Mature height 2-3 ft Mature spread 1-1

Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm) pollinator friendly pollinator gardenAlso 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 beautiful in a grouping or planted en masse. It is drought tolerant but extra water in the summer will keep the plants look better and bloom longer. Spotted Beebalm's leaves smell like Greek oregano. It can become an aggressive spreader. It needs well draining