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Spotted beebalm is a native herbaceous perennial to the eastern U.S. and typically occurs in full sun areas with dry soil in prairies, sandy areas, rocky woodlands, and coastal plains. It is a clump-forming, mint family member that features branching or simple, square stems which rise typically to 1'-2' tall sometimes 3'-4'.

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Drought tolerant member of the Lamiaceae (mint-square stems) family. Makes excellent cut flowers. Remove spent flowers to improve plant appearance and possibly to prolong bloom. Spreads by runners to form large clumps, but is not considered to be too aggressive.

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Host plant for the larvae of both the Gray marvel (Anterastria teratophora) and the Snout (Pyrausta generosa) moths.

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Var. arkansana can be found in dry forests and over rocky areas.

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Fire Risk: This plant has a medium flammability rating.

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Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Plants are susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, especially in crowded gardens, but it is usually in the late season after flowering. Prune stems to increase airflow. In addition, if the soil is allowed to dry out, the stressed plants become increasingly susceptible to disease.

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Host plant for the larvae of both the Gray marvel (Anterastria teratophora) and the Snout (Pyrausta generosa) moths.

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Var. arkansana can be found in dry forests and over rocky areas.

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Fire Risk: This plant has a medium flammability rating.

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Monarda punctata

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