Description

One of our most favorite flowers. This unique species of Bee balm has a beautiful yellow flower with purple spots that grow in clusters along the stems. The foliage has a minty fragrance and can be used in teas. Plants can spread to form nice clumps. Blooms summer through fall.

Monarda punctata is a key native host plant for several specialized moths including the Raspberry Pyrausta moth ans the Gray Marvel Moth.  North American native plant.

Sold in 3.5″ Deep Pots

Full sun

Height 18-24 inches

Perennial Zones 3-8

Cut Flower

Photo Credit ~ North Creek Nurseries