Common Name
Horse-mint
Horsemint
Spotted bee-balm
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Annual
Biennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
0.6 -
1.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Occurs in full sun areas with dry soil in prairies, sandy areas, rocky woodlands, and coastal plains. It is a clump-forming, mint family member
Wildlife value: Attracts bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds. Ruby-throated hummingbirds and butterflies nectar from the blooms. Members of the genus Monarda support specialized bees. This is a host plant for the Gray Marvel Moth and Snout Moth
Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Monarchs
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
7
Carries Seeds (may not be available)