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Bee Balm Jacob Cline

Flower

Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

Overview
This award-winning bee balm produces stunning scarlet-red tubular flowers in dense, shaggy heads that are absolutely magnetic to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Jacob Cline offers superior mildew resistance compared to older varieties while maintaining the intense fragrance and pollinator appeal that makes bee balm a garden favorite. The aromatic foliage can be used for herbal teas, and the dramatic flower heads create excellent cut flower arrangements.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in spring. Seeds need light to germinate and cool stratification helps.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, stalk borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew (resistant), rust, leaf spot in humid conditions.