Perennials

Monarda 'Jacob Cline'

Jacob Cline bee balm

cultivar photograph. Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' in summer. Surrounding plants are not included.

Tall stems carry shaggy scarlet flowers above aromatic foliage. A vigorous choice for a roomy summer border. Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: Height: 35–47 in. · Spread: 23–29 in.; spreads farther
Water: Average to moist soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: Scarlet; midsummer–early fall.

Sizes & prices

#1$18.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Some tolerance; even moisture gives better growth.
Wet soil: Moist soil with drainage.
Clay soil: Suitable with appropriate drainage.
Mildew: More resistant than many older selections; not immune.
Deer & rabbits: Resistant, not browse-proof.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native range

Native range / parentage: Garden selection of North American native bee balm.

Growing & care

Spread: Reduce expanding clumps in early spring.
Airflow: Avoid crowding and remove badly affected leaves.

Sources & photo credits

Perennials.com

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: Susan Strine · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: cultivar photograph. Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' in summer. Uncropped. Surrounding plants are not included.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.