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spotted horsemint

spotted horsemint

Monarda punctata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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A showy native wildflower with distinctive tiered flower heads in shades of red, pink, purple, or white, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Lamiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Central and southern United States

Native to: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Avoid near