Raspberry Wine Beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine')
mo-NAR-dah DID-ih-mah 'Raspberry Wine'
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Deciduous Perennial
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Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine' is a captivating bee balm variety that showcases deep raspberry-red flowers throughout the summer. This vibrant cultivar features dense, rounded flower heads comprised of dozens of tubular, wine-red blooms that attract a wealth of pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Growing 24-36 inches tall and wide, 'Raspberry Wine' forms a robust, upright clump with aromatic, mint-scented foliage. The eye-catching, rich red flowers rise above the lush green leaves, making this Monarda an excellent choice for borders, beds, and pollinator gardens. This cultivar thrives in full sun exposure and well-drained, average soil. Reliable and low-maintenance, 'Raspberry Wine' bee balm reblooms consistently from midsummer to fall, providing months of bold, wine-red color and an abundance of nectar for beneficial insects. The dried flower heads also add winter interest to the landscape. Overall, Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine' is a stunning variety that brings a rich, jewel-toned pop of color to any sunny garden.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
24 - 36 inches
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
Zones |
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Formal Garden, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Medium, Nativar, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Pond, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
June - August
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Flower Color |
Raspberry Red
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