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Monarda punctata 'BeeBop'
Dotted Horsemint
- » Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators
- » Interesting flowers, great for bouquets
- » Long summer bloomer
- » Drought and deer tolerant
- » Loves sun, drainage and great airflow
- » Deer resistant
- » Attracts butterflies
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:16-20 in
- Spread:12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades, Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Dark green, very fragrant foliage forms rounded mound that serves as the backdrop for unique, pale yellow, purple-spotted flowers resting on showy whorls of pinkish petals in early summer. This heavy bloomer is a native pollinator magnet and will be alive with activity during its long flower period.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Monarda punctata 'BeeBop'
Grows well in a sunny or filtered shade location with dry to average, well-drained soil. Prune to the ground after a hard frost in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.