Monarda punctata
This Florida native from the mint family grows wild in dry disturbed areas all along eastern North America and even into northeastern Mexico. Grows to be around 4 ft tall and blooms in late summer, with an abundance of showy pink/violet calyxes and white, spotted flowers, which attract tons of pollinators to your garden.
Horsemint can be used as a cullinary herb, as it contains thymol, and tastes/smells similar to Thyme and oregano. It has been used medicinally for digestive/gas problems, as well as for menstrual cramping.
Dotted horsemint, or spotted beebalm is a fantastic addition to either an herb or pollinator garden.
Days to germination |
10-21 days |
Days to maturity |
1-2 years |
Life cycle |
Biennial |
Plant time |
Spring |
Spacing |
18-24 inches in well drained soil |
Sun |
Full sun |
Soil temperature |
60-70 degrees |
Optimum soil P.H |
6.8-7.2 |
Height |
2 feet |
Harvest |
Summer to Fall |