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spotted horsemint

Monarda punctata

Spotted horsemint is a colorful flower that attracts butterflies and bees. Its unique spotted petals make it stand out in gardens and fields, and it has a lovely minty smell!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The spotted horsemint has distinctive tiered clusters of pinkish-purple to yellowish flowers, often speckled with dark spots, emerging from leafy pink or purple bracts. Its unique stacked appearance on square stems makes it visually different from many other wildflowers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusMonarda
spotted horsemint
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spotted horsemint

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Hidden beneath its petals, the tiny seeds are a tasty snack for small birds in fall!

Its spicy, minty scent is so strong, it can even repel mosquitoes from your garden!

Native Americans once used horsemint leaves to make soothing teas for colds and fevers.

This plant's unique flowers grow in beautiful, colorful stacks, almost like little pagodas!

Special abilities

Ability

Tiered Tower

Spotted horsemint grows unique stacked flower clusters, making it highly visible and attractive to pollinators.

Ability

Scent Shield

Its leaves release strong, minty scents that help deter some grazing animals from eating them.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Spotted horsemint produces a steady supply of nectar, drawing many different insects to its flowers for food.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

Visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Hemaris thysbe

Feeds on sweet nectar

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Drinks nectar from blooms

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is spotted horsemint?

30-90 cm

How wide does spotted horsemint spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on spotted horsemint?

1-2 cm

When does spotted horsemint bloom?

Summer-fall

Is spotted horsemint edible?

Yes

Is spotted horsemint toxic?

None

What is spotted horsemint's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is spotted horsemint pollinated?

Insect

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