Spotted Beebalm plant profile
Monarda punctata
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Spotted Beebalm
NC State Extension describes spotted beebalm as a short-lived, clump-forming perennial that spreads modestly by rhizome. Set out plants or divisions in spring in well-drained soil; the oregano-scented leaves can be used for tea, and removing spent flowers can prolong bloom.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Spotted Beebalm in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: rust, short lived, more disease prone when drought stressed.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Monarda punctata (Spotted Beebalm, Dotted Beebalm, Horsemint)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.