Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Hummingbirds, butterflies, and home gardeners alike find it hard to resist the spectacular flowers of the Jacob Cline bee balm. Each July the deep scarlet, frilly flowers begin to appear above the aromatic leaves and the blooms continue to put on a show until fall. The dark green foliage has a pleasant scent of mint and basil. This cultivar of Monarda is more resistant to powdery mildew than other bee balms.
This plant offers deer and rabbit resistance and is a tough, fast, and aggressive grower. It quickly and reliably fills in space in the garden. Pair the Jacob Cline with yarrow or russian sage to create a spectacular display. The unique, tubular flowers add a touch of whimsy to the garden. Use them at the back of a garden as a vertical accent.
Jacob Cline Bee Balm Care
This bee balm prefers a site with full to partial shade. The ideal soil is moderately fertile, well-drained and rich in organic matter. Use an organic mulch around the plant and plan to water it regularly during dry weather so the soil stays consistently moist. Provide the Jacob Cline with plenty of space. This will ensure it has plenty of room to grow and have good airflow around the plant, a key to avoiding problems with leaf diseases.
Snipping off dead flowers or finished flower stalks encourages repeat blooming. Once the plant dies back in fall, cut it off just above the soil surface.
Jacob Cline Bee Balm Spacing
The Jacob Cline bee balm has a spread and height of three to four feet. It is a fast grower and vigorous spreader, so provide each plant with at least three to four feet to grow or more if you plan to let it spread to its full potential.
Jacob Cline Bee Balm Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: July into September |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Jacob Cline Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: MONARDA DIDYMA `JACOB CLINE` |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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