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| Identification |
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Genus
Monarda
Species
punctata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
spotted bee balm
horsemint
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11798
Data source
HtZn p143;MedPl p234;Frgnt p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Monarda punctata is a butterfly attractor. Spotted bee balm (also known as horsemint) has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. Only bee-lovers should consider this plant for their gardens. This plant has faint sweet leaves. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes soils that are loamy. Full sun to light shade is best for growing this plant. It does well in dry to moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
antiemetic
respiratory antiseptic
diaphoretic
emmenagogue
emollient
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Monarda punctata has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a carminative, as an antiemetic, as a respiratory antiseptic and as a diaphoretic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Spotted bee balm (sometimes called horsemint) is not to be taken by pregnant women. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves. sweet scented
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Monarda punctata is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Monarda punctata has purple spots that accentuate the tubular flowers. The flowers are typically of a yellow color, with an accent in purple.
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