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Monarda punctata
Description: Spotted Bee Balm, also known as Yellow Dotted Mint or Horsemint, is a striking native biennial or short-lived perennial treasured for its unique, tiered whorls of pale yellow flowers speckled with purple. Surrounded by showy pink-to-lavender bracts, this architectural plant creates a dramatic display from mid to late summer. As a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), it carries a strong aromatic presence and has long been valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to the Eastern United States, Spotted Bee Balm brings ornamental beauty, pollinator support, and medicinal heritage to native and herbal gardens alike.
Wildlife Benefits: A true pollinator powerhouse, Spotted Bee Balm (Yellow Dotted Mint) attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects in abundance. Its nectar-rich blooms provide critical support during the heat of summer when many other plants slow down.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in Native American herbal traditions, this plant has been valued for supporting the body during colds, coughs, and digestive discomfort. It is a natural source of thymol, a compound known for its antimicrobial properties. The leaves and flowering tops are commonly brewed into herbal teas.
Native Status: Native to the Eastern United States, including Georgia, Spotted Bee Balm thrives in sandy, woodland, or well-drained garden soils and plays an important role in supporting local ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: One of the best native plants for mid-to-late summer nectar production, its blooms sustain native bees and butterflies when they need it most.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun preferred, tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Spotted Bee Balm thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established. Plant in spring or early fall, water during the first year, and then let nature do the rest. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming, but leave some seed heads at season's end for overwintering birds. Avoid rich soils or overwatering—this native likes it lean and dry.
Spotted Bee Balm is where whimsy meets wellness. Whether you're growing for the pollinators, for personal herbal use, or simply to add a burst of color and charisma to your garden, this plant brings beauty, biodiversity, and botanical benefits all in one.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots and gallon pots
Monarda punctata
Description: Spotted Bee Balm, also known as Yellow Dotted Mint or Horsemint, is a striking native biennial or short-lived perennial treasured for its unique, tiered whorls of pale yellow flowers speckled with purple. Surrounded by showy pink-to-lavender bracts, this architectural plant creates a dramatic display from mid to late summer. As a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), it carries a strong aromatic presence and has long been valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to the Eastern United States, Spotted Bee Balm brings ornamental beauty, pollinator support, and medicinal heritage to native and herbal gardens alike.
Wildlife Benefits: A true pollinator powerhouse, Spotted Bee Balm (Yellow Dotted Mint) attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects in abundance. Its nectar-rich blooms provide critical support during the heat of summer when many other plants slow down.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in Native American herbal traditions, this plant has been valued for supporting the body during colds, coughs, and digestive discomfort. It is a natural source of thymol, a compound known for its antimicrobial properties. The leaves and flowering tops are commonly brewed into herbal teas.
Native Status: Native to the Eastern United States, including Georgia, Spotted Bee Balm thrives in sandy, woodland, or well-drained garden soils and plays an important role in supporting local ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: One of the best native plants for mid-to-late summer nectar production, its blooms sustain native bees and butterflies when they need it most.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun preferred, tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Spotted Bee Balm thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established. Plant in spring or early fall, water during the first year, and then let nature do the rest. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming, but leave some seed heads at season's end for overwintering birds. Avoid rich soils or overwatering—this native likes it lean and dry.
Spotted Bee Balm is where whimsy meets wellness. Whether you're growing for the pollinators, for personal herbal use, or simply to add a burst of color and charisma to your garden, this plant brings beauty, biodiversity, and botanical benefits all in one.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots and gallon pots