Quick answer: Spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata) is native to 14 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register 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 |
Invasive / regulated
none noted (can become aggressive per Conditions Comments — growing note, not invasive designation)
Buying it
Wild species
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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