Bee Balm 'Raspberry Wine' (Monarda didyma): Deep Red Cultivar by D. Probst

Bee Balm 'Raspberry Wine': Rich Red Flowers for Hummingbirds

Bee balm 'Raspberry Wine' (Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine') is a cultivar selected by Darrell Probst for its deep wine-red flowers, strong stems, and good mildew resistance. It blooms from midsummer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and bees.

Botanical Profile

Grows 3–4 feet tall with aromatic foliage. The flower color is a deep, rich red-purple. It's a clump-former, less aggressive than some cultivars.

Garden Uses

• Hummingbird favorite: Deep red tubular flowers are ideal.
• Cut flowers: Long stems, striking color.
• Mildew resistance: Better than many older cultivars.
• Herbal tea: Bergamot-flavored leaves and flowers.

Full sun to part shade, moist, rich soil. Good air circulation. Divide every 3–4 years. Deadhead for rebloom. Hardy in USDA zones 4–9.