Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' (Bee Balm), is a tall and disease-resistant perennial with masses of rich raspberry-red blooms carried in dense, globular terminal heads, is a clump-forming plant. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The deep green leaves, which are deliciously fragrant and may be savored in salads or just by passing by, perfectly complement their brilliant hue. Compared to prior cultivars, this Monarda is substantially more resistant to powdery mildew.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing |
36" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Average |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' (Bee Balm) | Bee Balm 'Raspberry Wine', Bergamot 'Raspberry Wine', Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine'
|| Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' (Bee Balm), is a tall and disease-resistant perennial with masses of rich raspberry-red blooms carried in dense, globular terminal heads, is a clump-forming plant. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The deep green leaves, which are deliciously fragrant and may be savored in salads or just by passing by, perfectly complement their brilliant hue. Compared to prior cultivars, this Monarda is substantially more resistant to powdery mildew.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
