About This Plant
A native wildflower with a wonderfully natural look, Spotted Bee Balm brings unusual color and plenty of pollinator activity to the summer garden. Its distinctive pink to lavender flowers are surrounded by spotted, burgundy-tinged bracts, creating an airy display above aromatic foliage.
A favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, Spotted Bee Balm is especially at home in pollinator gardens, native plantings, cottage gardens, meadows, and naturalized borders. Its aromatic foliage adds another layer of interest, while the unusual blooms make a beautiful addition to a relaxed, wildlife-friendly landscape.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.