Ontario Native
Spotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
Perennial
Deer resistant
Chelsea chop
Flower colour
Pale yellow flowers with purple spots. Surrounded by showy pink to lavender bracts (often mistaken for petals)
Bloom time
Mid summer through early fall
Height
12-36"
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Medium to dry. Drought tolerant when established
Native to Ontario
Yes
Ecological benefit
Important for the beebalm digger bee, Monarda punctata specialist bee (Dufourea monardae)
Notes
Does not tolerate wet soils