As the season winds down, it’s a great time to reflect on the meaningful work done this year; transforming gardens into more sustainable, ecologically responsible spaces.
Unique indeed! It looks like it belongs in the tropics, which is a fun characteristic for us northern people. Here's some more info to help you find the right place to plant it and some community members to include in your landscape:
𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢
🌱 Common names: Spotted beebalm, Spotted horsemint.
🌾 Ecosystem: Meadow
☀️ Conditions: Sun. Dry, sandy soils.
📏 Size: H 36”, W 25” (at 3 years)
🗓️ Bloom time: Mid-summer, up to 6 weeks.
🐝 Ecological value: Special value to native bees including bumblebees, attracts butterflies and predatory wasp species. Host plant for the larvae of the gray marvel moth.
🗒️ Garden notes: A fun, tropical looking plant! The colourful bracts below the yellow and rust-spotted flowers provide extended ornamental interest. Late season yellowing of the leaves can be hidden by community companions like pearly everlasting, lance leaved coreopsis and grey goldenrod.
I will be looking to add spotted bee balm next year for sure - such a unique beauty!
Unique indeed! It looks like it belongs in the tropics, which is a fun characteristic for us northern people. Here's some more info to help you find the right place to plant it and some community members to include in your landscape:
𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢
🌱 Common names: Spotted beebalm, Spotted horsemint.
🌾 Ecosystem: Meadow
☀️ Conditions: Sun. Dry, sandy soils.
📏 Size: H 36”, W 25” (at 3 years)
🗓️ Bloom time: Mid-summer, up to 6 weeks.
🐝 Ecological value: Special value to native bees including bumblebees, attracts butterflies and predatory wasp species. Host plant for the larvae of the gray marvel moth.
🗒️ Garden notes: A fun, tropical looking plant! The colourful bracts below the yellow and rust-spotted flowers provide extended ornamental interest. Late season yellowing of the leaves can be hidden by community companions like pearly everlasting, lance leaved coreopsis and grey goldenrod.