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The Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' flowers are wine-red and irresistible to hummingbirds. Plants bloom long and hard. This North American genus has several species, all of which share tartly fragrant foliage and the square stems that typify members of the Mint family. The late-summer flower heads are hemispheres of tubular blooms in brilliant colors. Plants thrive in full sun or partial shade and evenly moist soil.
Bee Balm is one of the easiest perennials to grow, adapting to any soil and growing quickly. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love the flowers, and the plants are perfect to use as a background for annuals or in perennial beds. This perennial also makes a colorful addition to herb gardens. The cut flowers are attractive in fresh arrangements, and you can use the leaves to make a pleasant-tasting Oswego tea.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Monarda didyma |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 40 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Fuchsia (Red-Purple), Magenta (Pink-Purple) |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Aromatic, Grown for Foliage, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | By dividing the rootball, From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
