Spotted Bee Balm Seeds For Planting, Horsemint (Monarda punctata)
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basic information
Spotted bee balm (Monarda punctata), a native North American perennial, features aromatic, lance-shaped leaves and tubular flowers arranged in dense, whorled clusters. Its blooms, typically pale yellow with purple spots, attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to ecological diversity. The plant’s essential oils, historically used by indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes, lend a distinctive fragrance. Found in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands, it thrives in well-drained soils, enhancing natural landscapes with its ornamental appeal.
Seed Count
300 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Bee Balm seeds can benefit from a period of stratification. Chill the seeds in between a damp paper towel for 3 to 4 weeks prior to sowing. If started indoors, use CowPots to prevent root shock. Sowing directly outdoors can provide a good opportunity to naturally stratify the seed when it's still cold out.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sun to light shade
SOIL CONDITIONS
Dry sandy soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Less water with age
GERMINATION
14 to 28 days
PLANT HEIGHT
12" to 36"
PLANT WIDTH
12" to 24"
PLANT SPACING
12" to 18"
CUT FLOWER
YES
FLOWER SIZE
1” to 2”
SEASON
Perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Monarda punctata
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat stubborn to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Spotted and violet
