Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

Bee Balm


Monarda 'Jacob Cline' - Beebalm from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Aromatic foliage and flowers
  • Dense clusters of very large, tubular, red florets
  • Sweet nectar attracts scores of wildlife to the garden
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance

Uniquely shaped flowers perch on erect stems in scarlet red, pink and purple shades.  Blooms late summer.  The leaves release a spicy fragrance when crushed, similar to bergamot orange. Bees love this plant!



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers consistent moisture (not wet) and rich, well drained soil Plant in full to part sun, Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew Multiply by underground stems or self seeding Deadheading will extend bloom time.


Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance
  • Native
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Monarda

Common Name: Bee Balm

Uniquely shaped flowers perch on erect stems in scarlet red, pink and purple shades.  Blooms late summer.  The leaves release a spicy fragrance when crushed, similar to bergamot orange. Bees love this plant!