{"product_id":"100-spotted-bee-balm-seeds-monarda-punctata-native-wildflower-for-pollinator-gardens","title":"100 Spotted Bee Balm Seeds – Monarda punctata Native Wildflower for Pollinator Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted Bee Balm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a distinctive native wildflower prized for its unusual stacked whorls of pale yellow to creamy flowers dotted with purple spots. The blooms are held above attractive gray-green foliage and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This easy-to-grow perennial is a wonderful choice for meadow plantings, pollinator gardens, and naturalized areas, adding texture and late-season interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to much of the eastern and central United States, Spotted Bee Balm is adaptable and tolerant of poor, dry soils. Its aromatic foliage is resistant to deer and rabbit browsing, making it a low-maintenance option for challenging spots. The flowers are also long-lasting when cut, bringing a unique touch to fresh or dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique stacked flower whorls with purple spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic, deer-resistant foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates drought and poor soil once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative wildflower ideal for naturalized plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarda punctata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Spotted Bee Balm seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall after the first frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 14–28 days at 65–70°F. Once seedlings have several true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish a deep root system. Thereafter, Spotted Bee Balm is quite drought tolerant. Avoid overwatering and heavy mulching around the crown. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms or leave seed heads for winter interest and bird forage. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Spotted Bee Balm (\u003cem\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835991097654,"sku":"FOLIA2-1586","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7504416264_k5iz.jpg?v=1793096963","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-spotted-bee-balm-seeds-monarda-punctata-native-wildflower-for-pollinator-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}