Mojo spotted beebalm

Monarda 'Mojo'

PerennialLamiaceae

Mojo spotted beebalm
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Purple
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Mojo' spotted beebalm (Monarda 'Mojo') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It bears purple blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the fragrant flowers.

Pairs well with False indigo, Ironweed, and Buffalo grass.