Seed Pack - Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata)

This listing is for one packet of Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 500 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds November-January! A.k.a. spotted beebalm and dotted mint. A bee balm for dry soils! Drought tolerant, does not compete well with taller plants in fertile soils. Rarely browsed, easy to start from seed. Light: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry Soil Type: Sandy Height: 1’-3’ Bloom Color: White-Yellow Bloom Time: Jun-Jul Root Type: Taproot Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, wasps, and butterflies, including the rare karner blue. Hosts moths such as the grey marvel, and some smaller insects. Strongly flavored foliage is unpalatable, and plants are rarely browsed.