| | | Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (beebalm) bears bright red and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to early autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, culinary, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower. | | Special Characteristics | Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | Cautions | The growth rate of Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (beebalm) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. | | |