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Monarda punctata Bee Balm, Horsemint

Edward F. Gilman, Terry Delvalle, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 1/10/2024

Reviewed At: 11/6/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp413-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Monarda punctata, commonly known as horsemint or bee balm. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, leaf shape, and flower color. The text highlights its native habitat in Florida and its suitability for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. It also covers the plant’s uses in landscaping, its growth requirements, and its moderate drought tolerance. Additionally, the document mentions propagation methods and the plant’s resistance to pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS413, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus, Terry Delvalle, Extension agent, Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture, and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design, Department of Environmental Horticulture; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.