Monarda punctata (spotted bee balm)
If Monarda fistulosa is too tall for you, consider this instead! Also known as dotted mint, this is an excellent pollinator plant and favorite food source for the rare Karner blue butterfly. Host plant for the gray marvel moth and raspberry pyrausta butterfly.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: July, August, September
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Sold as: Deep pot (3.5" x 5")
If Monarda fistulosa is too tall for you, consider this instead! Also known as dotted mint, this is an excellent pollinator plant and favorite food source for the rare Karner blue butterfly. Host plant for the gray marvel moth and raspberry pyrausta butterfly.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: July, August, September
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Sold as: Deep pot (3.5" x 5")
If Monarda fistulosa is too tall for you, consider this instead! Also known as dotted mint, this is an excellent pollinator plant and favorite food source for the rare Karner blue butterfly. Host plant for the gray marvel moth and raspberry pyrausta butterfly.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: July, August, September
Light: Full Sun, Partial
Water: Dry
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Sold as: Deep pot (3.5" x 5")
