Spotted Beebalm, Monarda punctata
 
Spotted beebalm is a short, whimsical-looking plant with showy clusters of creamy purple-spotted tubular flowers. This aromatic member of the mint family blooms from early to mid-summer. The aromatic foliage can be used in small amounts to flavour teas.
 
Ecology:
Spotted beebalm is an exceptional pollinator magnet, attracting native bees, wasps and hummingbirds with its abundant nectar. It serves as an important host plant for several moth species, including the raspberry pyrausta moth. The seeds provide valuable food for birds during the winter months. The aromatic foliage is naturally deer and rabbit-resistant. 
 
Growing conditions:
Spotted beebalm thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. This drought-tolerant mint performs best in medium-moist to dry conditions and is more tolerant of sun and drought than other bee balms. Ideal for sunny slopes, rocky outcroppings, and dry-mesic prairies. Since it is a short-lived perennial, it will self-seed readily to stay in your garden if conditions are right. It is an ideal boulevard plant because it is salt-tolerant and fairly short.