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Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
(Bee Balm, Beebalm, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant, Oswego Tea, Jacob Kline)


Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part shade
Height:  3-4'
Spacing:  3-4'
Blooms:  Scarlet, tubular, late Spring
Foliage:  Herbaceous, aromatic
Soil:  Well-drained, rich, mildly acidic, neutral, alkaline, average-moist, drought tolerant when established
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, cut flowers, wild garden, borders
Propagation:  Stem cuttings, rootball divisions 
Caution:  Plant may cause allergic reaction - wear gloves when handling

Comments:  Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' or Bee Balm or Beebalm or Bergamot or Firecracker Plant or Oswego Tea or Jacob Kline is a perennial herbal plant with a medium growth habit.  In late Spring or early Summer, Firecracker Plant produces exquisite red blossoms atop aromatic herbaceous foliage, followed later by seeds.  Butterflies and hummingbirds are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms while the florists are delighted with the cut flowers.   Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' is easily propagated from rootball divisions or stem cuttings.  It thrives best in well-drained, average to moist, rich soil in a sunny to part shade environment. Bee Balm 'Jacob Cline' tolerates drought when established and is resistant to deers.   Mass plant Bergamot Jacob Kline in the border or in a wild garden setting.  Use them around a pond for a splendid display.  The bright -red flowers of Oswega Tea Jacob Kline really stands out among the green foliage. It spreads from its roots and soon forms a lovely clump.  Divide in Spring or Fall every few years to prevent overcrowding.   The leaves of Monarda makes a refreshing herbal tea.  Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' is a terrific show stopper.  Firecracker Plant attracts a lot of attention from foot traffic. 
Interestingly, Monarda is named after Nicholas Monardes, an avid 16th Century Spanish botanist and doctor.

USDA Zones:  4-9

JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of perennial Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'  (Bee Balm, Beebalm, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant, Oswego Tea, Jacob Kline) growing in Jenny's Garden



Image of butterfly and hummingbird attractor, Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' or Bee Balm or Beebalm or Bergamot or Firecracker Plant or Oswego Tea or Jacob Kline




Image above shows closer view of blossoms of Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline







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