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Plains Beebalm

Monarda pectinata

Aromatic annual beebalm stacking tiers of pale pink, spotted flowers ringed by bracts. Thrives on dry, sandy ground and hums with bees.

Family

Lamiaceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

annual

Height

0.5–1.5 ft

Spacing

0.5–1 ft apart

Light

sun

Soil moisture

dry

Soil pH

neutral, alkaline

Bloom

July, August, September

Bloom colors

blue, purple

Wildlife value

pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies

Landscape uses

border, container

Native states

AZ, CA, CO, KS, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT