Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda) - 1 Gallon Pot
$25.88
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$25.88
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Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda) - 1 Gallon Pot
$25.88
Sale price
$25.88
Regular price
$36.00
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Description
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm
Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height at Maturity: 3-4'
Width at Maturity: 2-3'
Spacing: 24" for mass plantings, 4'+ for space between plants
Spacing: 24" for mass plantings, 4'+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Spreading, Clump
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Raspberry Red
Flower Size: 3-4" cluster
Flowering Period: Early Summer through Late Summer
Flower Type: Tubular, two-lipped, in rounded clusters
Fragrant Flowers: Yes
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: Yes, minty fragrance
Berries: -
Berry Color: -
Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade; morning sun helps to dry dew from the leaves to avoid mildew.
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (well-draining), Loam, Sandy (Amend quick draining soils for moisture retention), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Consistently Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5 (Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Pollinators
Resistances: Deer, Heat, Humidity, Mildew
Description
An easy-to-grow and eye-catching North American native perennial plant, Raspberry Wine is a tall-growing Bee Balm reaching 4 feet tall in bloom and 3 feet wide. It features abundant blooms that top every stem on the plant. The globular flower heads are a dense cluster of 2" long, tubular, nectar-rich, raspberry-red flowers designed perfectly for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to feed from, and are suitable for cut flowers. The square stems of the plant are clothed in 3-6" long, deep green leaves that have a minty basil-like aroma and are often used to flavor teas. Raspberry Wine Bee Balm is not finicky about soil Bee Balm is not finicky about soil type, but likes a consistently moist to wet, well-drained soil with at least 4 hours of sun daily, and you might be happy to know it has high mildew resistance.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, Raspberry Wine Bee Balm is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces and containers, or in groupings in perennial borders, along paths or walkways, and around patios. It is a fine addition to hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, bee and pollinator gardens, cut flower gardens, fragrance gardens, native gardens, red theme gardens, and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 24 inches apart for groupings; 48 inches or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm is easy to grow in moist or wet, well-drained, humusy, fertile soil. It thrives in full to mostly sun but tolerates some light afternoon shade. Morning sun is recommended to dry the dew from the leaves.
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Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Design
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