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Dotted Horsemint

American Beauties Native Plants

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$40.49
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  • Part Shade to Full Sun (At Least 2 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 16 - 20 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

Dotted Horsemint is an herbaceous perennial native to the eastern U.S. This plant stands out with its distinctive tiered, spike-like flower clusters. The yellow tubular flowers have spots, grow in rows, and feature lavender, leaf-like bracts separating each row of flowers. Dotted Horsemint blooms from late spring through fall. This plant is also known as Monarda punctata or bee balm.

This is a clump-forming plant with an upright, well-branched growth habit. Green lance-shaped leaves have pointed tips. Dotted Horsemint is popular with pollinators like bees and butterflies. Display Dotted Horsemint in a mass planting or a butterfly garden. This plant is drought tolerant, making it an easy plant to maintain once it is established.  

Dotted Horsemint Care

Plant Dotted Horsemint in full sun to partial shade. This plant needs at least 2 to 6 hours of sunlight. The soil should be well drained, but Dotted Horsemint can comfortably grow in poor-quality soil with a neutral pH. Water newly planted Dotted Horsemint until established; otherwise, only water during a drought or dry spell. Feed Dotted Horsemint with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer annually in the spring.

Pinch back young growth at the top of the plant early in the growing season to create a dense, bushy plant. Remove spent flowers to prevent the plant from self-seeding and to keep the blooms coming, extending the flower cycle. Dotted Horsemint is an herbaceous perennial; all growth can be removed after the first frost.

Dotted Horsemint Spacing

Dotted Horsemint can grow 1 to 2 feet tall. Leave at least one foot between plants or more space if you want the perennial to fill in with time. Two plants can be grown in a 12-inch container.

Dotted Horsemint Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun (At Least 2 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 16 - 20 Inches
Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Green
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Dotted Horsemint
Other Name(s): Dotted Horsemint
Scientific Name: Monarda punctata 'Beebop'
SKU:
1231014240-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

2 Reviews - Dotted Horsemint Show Reviews

  • 1
    Almost...

    Posted by Beth Weikel on Jun 12, 2023

    The plants arrived near death

  • 5
    Dying

    Posted by Rebecca Robertson on Jun 07, 2023

    Hello when I received My plants, about 75% of each arrived brittle and brown with unhappy whittled areas at about 25%. One of them has completely browned and died, the other is still hanging on and I’m hoping to see it bounce back. This is the only I’ve ordered from here and the plants were healthy and thriving