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Spotted Bee Balm

Monarda punctata, Lamiaceae

Zones
3a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White SageSalvia apiana
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Pale Purple ConeflowerEchinacea pallida
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Butterfly WeedAsclepias tuberosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Pest DeterrentMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Spotted Bee Balm grow in?

Spotted Bee Balm grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Spotted Bee Balm?

Good companions for Spotted Bee Balm include White Sage, Pale Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Weed.

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