Dotted Mint

🌸 Dotted Mint (Monarda punctata)

Dotted Mint is one of the most striking native wildflowers you can grow. Its layered blooms feature soft purple-pink bracts surrounding clusters of creamy yellow, burgundy-spotted flowers, giving it an almost ornamental, stacked appearance.

This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in hot, sunny conditions and poor soils, making it a perfect fit for meadow plantings, pollinator gardens, and regenerative landscapes. Its fragrant foliage adds another sensory layer, releasing a spicy mint scent when brushed or crushed.

Why you’ll love it:

🌸 Unique tiered blooms with purple & yellow tones

🐝 Absolute magnet for bees & beneficial insects

🦋 Loved by butterflies & pollinators

🌿 Aromatic, mint-scented foliage

🌞 Thrives in heat, drought & tough soils

Growing Notes:

Sun: Full sun

Height: 2–3 feet

Spacing: 12–18 inches

Soil: Dry to average, well-drained

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Care: Low maintenance; cut back or leave standing for winter habitat