{"product_id":"1-live-plant-spotted-bee-balm-monarda-punctata-pollinator-wildflower","title":"1 Live Plant Spotted Bee Balm Monarda punctata Pollinator Wildflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted Bee Balm, botanically known as Monarda punctata, is a native perennial wildflower prized for its unusual tiered blooms and aromatic foliage. Whorls of pale yellow, purple-spotted flowers sit atop stacked bracts that shift from green to soft lavender, creating a distinctive layered look that draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds through the summer months. Its upright, clumping habit makes it a natural fit for native plantings, pollinator gardens, meadow edges, and cottage borders where its texture and color stand out. \u003cbr\u003e\n A versatile choice for informal and wildlife-friendly landscapes, Spotted Bee Balm pairs well with coneflowers, grasses, and other prairie companions. The fragrant, mint-scented leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas and culinary blends, and the long-lasting blooms work nicely in cut arrangements. It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and tolerates heat and drier conditions once established, rewarding gardeners with dependable seasonal color and steady pollinator activity. \u003cbr\u003e\n Species: Monarda punctata \u003cbr\u003e\n Type: Herbaceous perennial \u003cbr\u003e\n Plant_Habit: Upright, clumping \u003cbr\u003e\n Sun: Full sun to part shade \u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy \u003cbr\u003e\n Zones: 4-9 \u003cbr\u003e\n Germination: Not applicable \u003cbr\u003e\n Spacing: 12-18 inches \u003cbr\u003e\n Notes: Drought tolerant once established; deadhead to encourage continued bloom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664712827016,"sku":"SARO-015","price":39.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_0e733c5b-93dc-4ece-9516-3c8f0d37f0d0.png?v=1791897979","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/1-live-plant-spotted-bee-balm-monarda-punctata-pollinator-wildflower","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}