{"product_id":"monarda-punctata-seeds-100-spotted-bee-balm-native-wildflower-for-pollinators","title":"Monarda Punctata Seeds – 100 Spotted Bee Balm Native Wildflower for Pollinators","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonarda punctata, commonly known as spotted bee balm or horsemint, is a native North American wildflower prized for its unusual tiered blooms and strong pollinator appeal. The flowers form stacked whorls of pale yellow to creamy petals dotted with purple spots, surrounded by showy pinkish to lavender bracts that create a distinctive layered look in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis drought-tolerant perennial is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, native plant landscapes, meadow plantings, and low-water borders. Its minty, oregano-like foliage adds texture and fragrance, and the plant naturalizes well in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative wildflower with unique stacked, spotted blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic foliage with a mint-like scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy pinkish to lavender bracts surround the flowers\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\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\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 1 to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Monarda punctata seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface without covering deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 14 to 21 days at around 65 to 70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into well-drained garden soil in a sunny location. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. After establishment, spotted bee balm is relatively low-maintenance and drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or allow seed heads to mature for self-sowing and winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Monarda punctata seeds (spotted bee balm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739797061942,"sku":"EDNA-677","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8106272643_f2rm.jpg?v=1792116120","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/monarda-punctata-seeds-100-spotted-bee-balm-native-wildflower-for-pollinators","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}