Horsemint, Dotted mint, Spotted monarda
Monarda punctata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can grow each year or keep growing for some years. It grows 90 cm high and spreads 40-60 cm wide. The leaves are sword shaped and 8 cm long. They have small teeth. The flowers are yellow to white with purple spots. They grow as 2 or more head like clusters. These occur as one above the other along the flower stem.

Where it is found

It grows on dry sandy soils and on coastal plains. It suits hardiness zones 6-10. At ECHO.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for tea.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed, cuttings of division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Monarda lutea Michx.; Monarda punctata var. leucantha Nash;