{"product_id":"spotted-bee-balm-seeds-herbal-plant","title":"Spotted Bee Balm Seeds - Herbal Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eSpotted bee balm, botanically known as \u003cem data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/em\u003e, is a herbaceous plant valued for its upright growth and distinctive layered flower bracts. It develops branching stems with aromatic foliage and produces clusters of small flowers surrounded by showy bracts in shades of purple, pink, and yellow during the growing season. This plant adapts well to warm and temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Spotted bee balm is commonly used in borders, wildflower gardens, and naturalized planting, where it establishes readily from seeds and tolerates dry conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t9t2wr\" data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eUpright plant with branching growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18541ey\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eProduces layered flower clusters with colorful bracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16bcjd9\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eSuitable for wildflower gardens and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"no8nv3\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eAdapted to sunny, well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ty93zx\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1745\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vndav8\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Monarda punctata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2zi5jm\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eCommon name (US)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spotted Bee Balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wsyhnc\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eSeed type \/ variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Purple yellow variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vcc8w9\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y7kue3\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eUSDA zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ih1qz\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003ePlanting season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring or fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yy5wiz\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eGrowing season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"57oxaf\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eSowing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ep2at4\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eSpring: March to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12fk143\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eFall: September to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q2eit0\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eGermination time and conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-3 weeks at 18-22°C; light aids germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iaf0j7\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eSunlight requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1afwo56\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eSoil requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained soil, tolerant of sandy or poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h4y0sp\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWatering needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlm8av\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eMature plant size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-90 cm height, 30-60 cm spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5o62z\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1745\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-45 cm between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emma Garden","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":44553302474863,"sku":"SIR_DN_HR_0046","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":44553302507631,"sku":"SIR_DN_HR_0047","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":44553302540399,"sku":"SIR_DN_HR_0048","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9441\/4191\/files\/Spotted_Bee_Balm_Seeds_-_Herbal_Plant.jpg?v=1771659553","url":"https:\/\/emmagarden.com\/products\/spotted-bee-balm-seeds-herbal-plant","provider":"Emma Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}