Vintage Wine spotted beebalm

Monarda 'Vintage Wine'

PerennialLamiaceae

Vintage Wine spotted beebalm
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Vintage Wine' spotted beebalm (Monarda 'Vintage Wine') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. The fragrant blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It grows up to 36 inches tall.

Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Blue Paradise garden phlox, and Anise hyssop.