Quick answer: Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) is native to 29 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Photo: Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, United States., Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Dry, sandy soils, circumneutral pH |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Oct |
| Height | Up to 3 ft, sometimes as short as 6 in |
| Wildlife value | Supports native/bumble/honey bees, nectar source, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control |
none noted (can become aggressive per Conditions Comments — growing note, not invasive designation)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Spotted beebalm native?
Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) is native to 29 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Spotted beebalm bloom?
Spotted beebalm blooms Apr-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Spotted beebalm need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low water, Dry. Soil: Dry, sandy soils, circumneutral pH. Mature height: Up to 3 ft, sometimes as short as 6 in.
Is Spotted beebalm good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Supports native/bumble/honey bees, nectar source, attracts butterflies, supports conservation biological control.
Is Spotted beebalm deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Spotted beebalm is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Spotted beebalm seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Monarda punctata on any listing.
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Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Spotted beebalm.
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