Spotted Horsemint
Scientific Name
Monarda punctata
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
4a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Spotted Horsemint grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Annuals
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Clumping
Leaf Persistence
Spotted Horsemint is Deciduous
Spread
2-4 feet
Height
1-3 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Flower Color
- Pink
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Pink, summer through fall flowers. | Pests/Diseases: powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
