Description
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm is an upright herbaceous perennial with fragrant dark green foliage. The fringe-like tubular flowers are rich raspberry-wine red and bloom in whorls at the top of the thick square stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil. Mildew Resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Hybrid |
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Height: |
2′ – 2.5′ |
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Spread: |
1′ – 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed
IMAGES: uwbotanicgardens, Monarda didyma, CC BY 2.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Monarda didyma Raspberry Wine 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
