A long-time favorite Jacob Cline Bee Balm, Monarda, features brilliant ruby red flowers. Its distinctive flower heads are made up of spiky tubes. A large plant, it makes an impressive show when in full bloom. The flowers’ sweet nectar attracts hoards of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to the garden. Its aromatic foliage smells like mint and can be used to flavor teas. Mildew resistant. A tall variety, it can grow to a stately 5′ tall. The plant can be pinched back to keep it smaller. A superior selection of the native, Scarlet Beebalm, Monarda didyma.

Jacob Cline Bee Balm works fantastic in the back of the border. It makes a striking addition to cottage, cutting, and pollinator gardens.

Plant in full sun to light shade. Compost or other organic matter when planting, yet it grows well in average soil. Keep plant well watered until it settles in when they are setting up buds and blooming, and during dry spells.