Monarda 'Jacob Cline' (Bee Balm), a clump-forming perennial with large blossoms and exceptional disease tolerance, has bright red flowers in thick, globular terminal heads. From mid-summer to early fall, they bloom for weeks and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. They are supported by a whorl of ornamental dark-purple bracts. Dark green leaves that are deliciously fragrant and may be eaten in salads or just by passing by perfectly complement their brilliant hue. One of the nicest red Monarda cultivars is called "Jacob Cline." It is among the most mildew-resistant materials in the entire US.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
18" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Average |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
Monarda 'Jacob Cline' (Bee Balm) | Bee Balm 'Jacob Cline', Bergamot 'Jacob Cline'
|| Monarda 'Jacob Cline' (Bee Balm), a clump-forming perennial with large blossoms and exceptional disease tolerance, has bright red flowers in thick, globular terminal heads. From mid-summer to early fall, they bloom for weeks and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. They are supported by a whorl of ornamental dark-purple bracts. Dark green leaves that are deliciously fragrant and may be eaten in salads or just by passing by perfectly complement their brilliant hue. One of the nicest red Monarda cultivars is called "Jacob Cline." It is among the most mildew-resistant materials in the entire US.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
