Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'

Hybrid Beebalm, Raspberry Wine Beebalm

Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’ is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial bee balm with aromatic green foliage and deep raspberry-red to wine-red tubular flowers held in shaggy, rounded flower heads. Raspberry-colored buds open in midsummer, creating a rich two-tone effect with the darker bracts and bright flowers. It is valued as a strong garden performer with good powdery mildew resistance, especially when given moisture and air circulation.

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: 2–3 ft. wide × 3–4 ft. tall
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Upright, clump-forming, spreading perennial
Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil / Water: Moist, rich, well-drained to occasionally wet soil; medium to high water
Bloom Time / Length: June to August; several weeks of summer bloom
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, bumblebees, and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for pollinator gardens, rain gardens, moist borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, native-style plantings, and mass plantings. The wine-red flower color pairs well with purple, blue, yellow, white, and ornamental grasses.

Care:
Plant in rich, evenly moist soil with good air circulation. Avoid prolonged drought, which can stress plants and increase mildew issues. Deadhead after flowering for a cleaner look and possible rebloom. Divide every few years in spring if clumps become crowded or decline in the center.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

3'-4'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No