Monarda Jacob Kline
Monarda 'Jacob Kline' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
Bee-Balm, Bergamot

Monarda 'Jacob Kline' sets the standard for red monarda. The bright scarlet red flowers are a stand out in the border and a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. The foliage is fragrant and very resistant to mildew. Pair Jacob Kline with yellow daylilies and any blue flowered perennial.

  • Height: 91 - 152 cm (36 - 60 in)
  • Spread: 51 - 61 cm (20 - 24 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
  • Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
  • Bloom Time: late summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: red
  • Critter Resistance: deer
  • Nature Attraction: hummingbirds and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Monarda enjoys rich moist soil, however it is adaptable to average soil. Sun is best but light shade is tolerated. Dead head spent flowers to prolong bloom. This cultivar has excellent mildew resistance but ensure that air circulation is good and the soil does not dry out. Regular division is necessary to keep the plants healthy.

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