Mint, Yellow Dotted
Monarda punctata
Biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial. Native to the eastern
and southern U.S.. Cultivation: Easy. Sow
in spring or early summer, in flats or directly in the garden. Press
small seed into the soil surface and keep warm and moist until germination.
Transplant or thin seedlings to 1 foot spacing. Prefers moist ground
and partial shade. Bears whorls of striking yellow flowers spotted
with purple, on a 5 foot plant.
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