Product Overview
Jacob Cline Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline') is a herbaceous perennial native to North America, cherished for its striking red-crimson flowers and high resistance to mildew. Thriving in full sun to part sun, this plant is a fantastic addition to any garden, especially in Zone 8b, where it can be transplanted in spring or fall.
Jacob Cline Bee Balm is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while also being deer and rabbit resistant. It naturalizes well, making it ideal for mass plantings, and it has a long bloom time, from mid to late summer. The flowers, which are both fragrant and vibrant, can be harvested during their bloom season, while the leaves can be harvested from spring through fall. These blooms make excellent cut flowers, perfect for fresh arrangements.
In addition to its visual appeal, Jacob Cline Bee Balm serves as an important food source for wildlife and has been used for medicinal purposes.
- Plant: Transplant in Spring or Fall in Zone 8b.
- Harvest/Prune: Flowers can be harvested in summer; leaves can be harvested spring through fall
- Interest: Important food source for wildlife as well as being used for medicinal purposes
