Jacob Cline Bee Balm -
(Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline')
Perennial Plants
Other Common Names: Oswego Tea, Beebalm, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant, Red Bee Balm
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Monarda Species: didyma Cultivar: 'Jacob Cline'
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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
I cut my bee balms back to the ground after they've finished blooming to encourage a flush of new growth and maybe some new blooms. I cut it back again at the end of the season when the foliage has died back.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Plant Jacob Cline Bee Balm in garden beds that provide moisture retentive soil and plenty of sun.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
I fertilize bee balm with a mild organic flower food in early spring when new growth begins to emerge and again after I've cut them back in summer.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
Many monarda have problems with mildew but Jacob Cline is quite resistant. Drought can cause the plant some problems so provide supplemental water during prolonged dry periods.
South Carolina Garden Guru · Gardenality Stem · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
One of the best ways to help prevent powdery mildew on Monarda is to water them in the mornings so they have time to dry out before nightfall and make sure they have good air circulation. A good rule of thumb is to "Wake up your plants wet and put them to bed dry.".
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