Spotted Beebalm, Dotted Horsemint

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Spotted Beebalm, Dotted Horsemint  Monarda punctata Part sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, sandy soil.  2-3 ft. height, blooms summer into fall, yellow flowers with purple spots, will naturalize by re-seeding. Germination Code:  A, D Native Region:  Only occurs in Unicoi County of the Blue Ridge Province May be a biennial or a perennial.  Easy to grow.  Powdery mildew can be a significant problem so needs good air circulation.  Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. flower;sun/shade;dry;sand