Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata)
FlowerPerennialEasy

Spotted Beebalm

Monarda punctata

Family: Lamiaceae

Spotted Beebalm grows in full sun and prefers dry, sandy soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Spotted Beebalm

Spotted Beebalm growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, sandy soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Spotted Beebalm as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-0349
Family
Lamiaceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Spotted Beebalm is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.

Hardiness zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Dry, sandy soil
Soil pH
6.0-8.0
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.