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Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' - Bee Balm
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Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
Bee Balm
'Jacob Cline' is a variety of Bee Balm that exhibits vigorous growth and blooms enormous red frilly starburst heads that perch atop tall square stems of highly fragrant foliage. Great when used as a backdrop to a perennial border or landscape design. 'Jacob Cline' monarda, along with most other varieties of Bee Balm, provide nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds in addition to seed for birds and cover for wildlife. Blooming June to August, 'Jacob Cline' is easy to grow and multiplies quickly.
Additional:
Bee Balm is native to eastern North America and garden selections all have been bred from native North American wildflower species.
Bee Balm Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Significantly more resistant to powdery mildew than most older varieties.
Height:36-48 Inches |
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Spread:24-30 Inches |
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Hardiness Zone:4 - 9 |
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(Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Concord Grape')
Tickseed
(Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamphir')
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(Eupatorium dubium 'Little Joe')
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