Spotted beebalm carries speckled flowers in stacked clusters, bringing bees, butterflies and other visiting insects to a summer border.
- Height
- 45–61 cm / 1.5–2 ft
- Spread
- 22–31 cm / 0.7–1 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Fall, Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3a–8b
Planting
Choose sun or partial shade and well-drained soil with reasonable moisture. Allow space around clumps in a pollinator border to keep air moving between stems.
Care
Remove spent flowers to tidy the plant and possibly extend flowering. Thin crowded stems for airflow and water during drought stress, which can increase susceptibility to disease.
Before planting: A short-lived perennial; powdery mildew and rust can develop late in the season.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Spotted beebalm: johnx12 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Scarlet bee balm: Stacy Hodes · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Wild bergamot: Hope Duckworth · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.