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Horsemint

Monarda Punctuata

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Overview

Horsemint (Monarda punctuata), a herbaceous perennial, thrives in US hardiness zones 4 through 9, reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet with a similar spread. Distinguished by its aromatic foliage and tiered lavender blooms adorned with spotted, tubular yellow flowers in late summer, it attracts pollinators while being drought-tolerant. Ideal for sunny, well-drained sites, it adds vertical interest and a wildflower aesthetic to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–9Type Herb, Perennial

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — or as a naturalized element in a cottage-style landscape

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–3 Ft.

Classification

Type: Herb, Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae

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Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — scientifically named Monarda punctuata

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — herb / perennial with lavender and multi-colored and pink and white blooms

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — tubular yellow flowers in late summer

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — thrives in US hardiness zones 4 through 9; tubular yellow flowers in late summer

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — Distinguished by its aromatic foliage and tiered lavender blooms adorned with spotted

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — Deadheading spent flowers can promote a second bloom and prevent excessive self-seeding

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — it attracts pollinators while being drought-tolerant

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — is a striking perennial that brings both aesthetic beauty and practical benefits to any landscape

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — Its vertical stature and distinctive blooms offer a strong visual interest

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet with a similar spread

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — it adds vertical interest and a wildflower aesthetic to any landscape design; its vertical stature and distinctive blooms offer

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet with a similar spread; which can be particularly attractive to bees

Horsemint (Monarda Punctuata) — tubular yellow flowers in late summer; distinguished by its aromatic foliage and tiered lavender blooms adorned with spotted

Photographs by 8 contributors

Aaron Carlson from Menomonie, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0 · source
sonnia hill, CC BY 2.0 · source
Alan Prather, CC BY 4.0 · source
Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Clinton & Charles Robertson from RAF…, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Rusty Clark from merritt usland FLA, CC BY 2.0 · source

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