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Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Monarda (mo-NAR-da) (Info)
Species: didyma (DID-ee-muh) (Info)
Cultivar: Jacob Cline
Additional cultivar information: (aka Jacob Kline)

13 vendors have this plant for sale.

66 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Aromatic

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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14 positives
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Kitte On Jul 17, 2011, Kitte from San Francisco, CA wrote:

Have this growing in a giant planter in SF. Manages to flower despite getting hardly any light (dappled shade under a bunch of trees). It is a bit lanky tho. I just cut it back a lot after flowering.

Spreads quite a bit... I can see why you'd want to grow this in a contained area.

Hummers seem to prefer the salvias over this.

Positive rntx22 On Sep 13, 2010, rntx22 from Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

This is my first year to grow this plant & I love it! I have it planted in a large hanging basket in front of the window so we can enjoy all the hummers that are obsessed with the red flowers. This is by far their favorite plant in the yard. Lots of blooms that last a long time.

Positive JayinMN On Jul 25, 2010, JayinMN from Hibbing, MN wrote:

Grows well in Zone 3a and the hummingbirds love it. I haven't had any problems with mildew and it seems to be pretty care free.

Negative Clary On Jul 12, 2010, Clary from Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:

A soft "country red" that fades noticeably as the flowers age.

Seemed rangy and weedy-looking and prone to wilt.

Positive themikeman On Jul 1, 2010, themikeman from Concord, NC (Zone 7a) wrote:

the healthiest and fastest growing and spreading beebalm I have in my garden..very beautiful and probably best all around beebalm, however my very favorite color one and favorite beebalm in my opinion is still the raspberry wine, but it's not as healthy or prolific as the Jacob's Cline, but i still feel is my most favorite, Jacob's Cline is healthier and my second favorite after the raspberry wine. mike

Positive stormyla On May 14, 2008, stormyla from Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:

I have this planted in both full sun as well as in full shade. It does well in both situations. Very dependable each year.

Positive Meredith79 On Oct 21, 2007, Meredith79 from Southeastern, NH (Zone 5b) wrote:

My plants are in Part Shade, during the longest days of summer they get shade during mid afternoon. Then dappled light until sundown. My plants reached over 5 feet, I know this because I am only five feet and some were taller than me! I have sandy soil, and when the weather is dry so is my soil, so I use a soaker hose on these because they are very prone to powdery mildew. Mine start to get it as their bloom starts to slow down, they become very unnattractive, but when I can't stand them anymore, I just cut them right down to the ground and by late summer they have nice new foliage about a foot or so tall. Too bad my growing season is not long enough for them to rebloom, after such a haircut, but warmer areas might. I moved them to the middle and rear of my garden so the bare spots would not be noticed as much. These are worth having despite of ther powdery mildew, trust me! Everyone that sees them in my yard asks for some. The hummingbirds ignore everything else when these are in bloom. Just try to plant them in soil that does not dry out and if it does water with a soaker hose at their base for at least 4 hours and whatever you do, don't get water on there leaves! I have tried gathering seeds from these and red ones that are supposed to be the species and I have had no luck! I don't know if it is the birds or the little beetles that fall out of the dried flower heads but something must be eating them unless they just don't set seed. My other Monarda (pink and purple) have plenty of seed in them. They spread quickly though so you can always divide and transplant for more plants. I've heard some people say they are invasive, I don't think this is true. They spread but isn't that a good thing when a flower is so beautiful and beneficial to wildlife. I like the way they spread and fill in around my other perennials. It creates some beautiful combinations.

Positive LBCline On Jun 27, 2006, LBCline from Minnewaukan, ND wrote:

I had to add this flower to my garden as it shares my son's name (Jacob Cline). I was hoping it would grow in North Dakota and it is! It is just about ready to bloom. Jacob plans to show at 4-H Achievement Days.

Positive GeorgiaJo On Jun 15, 2006, GeorgiaJo from Dallas, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

I dig up clumps frequently to plant in other areas and give to friends. It does need some sun (my original patch had real problems until I moved the plants to a more sunny area).
But part sun/shade will work. The hummers really love it and the large red flowers are a knockout.

Positive pineapplesage On May 1, 2006, pineapplesage from Pewaukee, WI wrote:

This plant was the first that brought hummingbirds to my yard. Came back and spread quite a bit in my zone 5 garden. I did cut it back after blooming as it becomes quite unattractive.

Positive penpen On Mar 8, 2006, penpen from North Tonawanda, NY (Zone 6a) wrote:

The only drawback to this plant is it doesn't bloom all summer but while it is in bloom it is probably the first one my hummers visit when they come into my yard each day. They absolutley love it and so do I.

Neutral CBernard On Oct 22, 2004, CBernard from Perris, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

I just planted one of these only the nursery spelled it Jacob Kline. Has anyone in So California had success with this plant? All the websites I find on the Internet come from the East Coast. I live in Perris, California. Thanks, Chuck

Positive Vivify On Aug 12, 2004, Vivify from Marysville, WA (Zone 9a) wrote:

Attracts hummingbirds that have a light peacock color.

Positive herbman75 On Apr 14, 2004, herbman75 from Cornelia, GA wrote:

This plant is a member of the mint family, and will move readily throughout the garden. The variety 'Jacob Cline' is mildew resistant. Easy to propagate from cuttings. Occurs in the wild in partly shaded, low lying, moist areas. Makes a surprisingly long-lasting cut flower.

Positive Magazinewriter On Jun 29, 2003, Magazinewriter from Bloomfield Hills, MI wrote:

This plant looks great when paired with a tall yellow heliopsis (false sunflower). Other people have had problems with mildew; I have not.
I have given away many pots of bee balm to my friends, since it spreads profusely. Mine is in about two-thirds sun and one-third shade, and it grows straight up, about four feet tall.
People who plant it in more shady areas are getting blooms. However, in shade, the plant does not grow as straight or as tall.

Positive monsky On Jun 28, 2003, monsky from Lincoln, NE wrote:

I have enjoyed this plant for ten years. It is easy to grow and does well with part sun. My plants grew extremely tall this year and are blooming profusely now in June. When deadheaded, they sometimes come back and bloom again but not as strong. They are a bright addition in any garden. They can became invasive if they have a large area to take over, but easily managed.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Covina, California
San Francisco, California
Federal Heights, Colorado
Frisco, Colorado
New Milford, Connecticut
Pike Creek, Delaware
North De Land, Florida
Wauchula, Florida
Cordele, Georgia
Cornelia, Georgia
Dallas, Georgia
Guyton, Georgia
Thomasville, Georgia
Hailey, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho
Edwardsville, Illinois
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Naperville, Illinois
Galena, Indiana
Solsberry, Indiana
Andover, Kansas
Hebron, Kentucky
Henderson, Kentucky
North Yarmouth, Maine
Cloverly, Maryland
Crofton, Maryland
Londontowne, Maryland
Cochituate, Massachusetts
Dracut, Massachusetts
Haydenville, Massachusetts
Norton, Massachusetts
Westborough, Massachusetts
Winchester, Massachusetts
Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan (2 reports)
Royal Oak, Michigan
Trenton, Michigan
Anoka, Minnesota
Hibbing, Minnesota
Florence, Mississippi
Brookfield, Missouri
Saint Louis, Missouri
Hooper, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Hudson, New Hampshire
Nelson, New Hampshire
Blackwood, New Jersey
Hoboken, New Jersey
Ramblewood, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
, New York
Binghamton, New York
Buffalo, New York
Crown Heights, New York
Fishers Landing, New York
Kinderhook, New York
North Tonawanda, New York
Ogdensburg, New York
Rotterdam, New York
West Islip, New York
Yonkers, New York
Concord, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Half Moon, North Carolina
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Summerfield, North Carolina
Tobaccoville, North Carolina
Trinity, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
Brinsmade, North Dakota
Carrollton, Ohio
Fort Jennings, Ohio
New Miami, Ohio
Silver Lake, Ohio
Hoot Owl, Oklahoma
Ottawa, Ontario
Cave Junction, Oregon
Dallas, Oregon
Deschutes River Woods, Oregon
East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Tioga, Pennsylvania
West Goshen, Pennsylvania
Lexington, South Carolina
Oakland, South Carolina
Red Hill, South Carolina
Christiana, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Appleby, Texas
Austin, Texas
Dalworthington Gardens, Texas
Deer Park, Texas
Garland, Texas
Houston, Texas
Farmington, Utah
North Salt Lake, Utah
Amelia Court House, Virginia
Basye, Virginia
Buchanan, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Lincolnia, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cascade-fairwood, Washington
Cathan, Washington
Concrete, Washington
East Port Orchard, Washington
Kalama, Washington
Renton, Washington
Walnut Grove, Washington
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pewaukee, Wisconsin



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