Monarda Jacob Cline
$21.99
Monarda didyma Jacob Cline carries large red flower heads above aromatic green foliage, forming an upright summer clump that draws hummingbirds and supplies cut stems.
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Description
Large red flower heads make Monarda didyma Jacob Cline a clear summer focus for flower borders and wildlife gardens. Upright stems rise from an aromatic, clump-forming base, and the flowers are especially popular with hummingbirds.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade with moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead to extend flowering, divide crowded clumps every three years, and watch for slugs in spring and powdery mildew when growing conditions favor it.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Monarda 'Jacob Cline', Monarda Jacob Cline |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red |
| Color flower summer | Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Jacob Cline Bee Balm, Bee Balm |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23027777, ZMONJC0001G, 201814750 |
| Usps | Large dark-red flower heads rise above upright aromatic foliage., The flowers are especially popular with visiting hummingbirds., Grow in sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring, or root basal softwood cuttings in spring. |
| Pests | Slugs may damage growth, especially in spring. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew can occur, and resistance varies with growing conditions. |
| Pruning | Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, then cut stems to ground level in autumn. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained, and do not let it dry out in summer. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with east, south, or west exposure. |
| Common Name | Jacob Cline Beebalm |