Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'
Raspberry Wine bee balm
A White Flower Farm introduction. The buds really do resemble raspberries. Clear wine red flowers from June through August. Very mildew resistant. Cherished by butterflies and hummingbirds, but loathed by deer. Also makes an excellent cut flower!
Height3-4 Feet |
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Spread2 Feet |
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Red VioletUSDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Interesting Notes
Beebalm's fragrance is intoxicating. After working with or near Beebalm for several hours I have "flash backs" of its' fragrance all day. The more you smell it the more you want to smell it. Like lavender, the scent is spicy and strong. Deer just can't stand it! http://www.mydeergarden.com/
Growing and Maintenance Tips
'Raspberry Wine' prefers average to moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Do not let the soil dry out. Needs good air circulation. Deadhead to prolong flowering season. Has creeping rhizomes that usually form in clumps. Propagated by seed and division every 2-3 years. Best used in mass plantings in perennial gardens, cutting gardens and along streams.
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