Monarda punctata
Common name: Horsemint
Horsemint has rather unusual-looking flowers and attractive bracts. It is easily distinguished from most Monarda spp. by its many whorls of flowers on the same stem, cream-colored and purple-spotted corollas, narrow leaves, and pink to lavender bracts. The preference is full sun, mesic to dry conditions, and sandy soil. Also sometimes called ‘Spotted Bee Balm’ this native perennial is relatively tolerant of sun and drought conditions and can reach 2-4’ in height.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Lavender
Fall color
Red Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
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