Spotted Bee Balm – Monarda punctata Live Bareroot Starter Plant | Pollinator Magnet Perennial Wildflower for Bees & Butterflies

Pollinator Powerhouse: Extremely attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Unique Spotted Blooms: Features tiered pastel bracts and speckled tubular flowers for striking visual appeal.

Native Perennial: A hardy North American wildflower that returns each year and naturalizes well.

Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in poor, sandy, or dry soils once established—ideal for native and xeric gardens.

Medicinal Herb: Historically used for its aromatic foliage and herbal properties.

Bareroot Starter Plant: Ships ready to plant and establish quickly in your garden or pollinator habitat.

Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata), also known as Dotted Horsemint, is a beloved native perennial prized for its ability to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. Its unique tiered flower clusters feature soft pink to lavender bracts with spotted, tubular blooms that stand out beautifully in any garden.

This aromatic wildflower thrives in dry, sandy, or well-drained soil, making it perfect for pollinator gardens, native plantings, meadows, cottage gardens, and xeriscape landscapes. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, returning reliably year after year.

Your bareroot live starter plant arrives ready to plant and settle quickly into its new environment. A must-have for gardeners looking to support pollinators while adding unique texture and color to their landscape.