Monarda Jacob Cline is considered to be the very best red variety on the market. The plants explode with very large bright red flowers just as summer begins.  If you are looking for a plant that guarantees hummingbirds - this is it. The little birds can not resist the huge, nectar rich flowers, and will dart in and out of the garden all day feeding on them. The foliage is very nice shade of green and is the most powdery mildew resistant variety of all the Monardas. The leaves smell like mint when rubbed and can be used to flavor teas. Jacob Cline was discovered growing in Georgia and was introduced to the gardening world by Saul Nursery.

Plant in full sun and provide a rich well drained soil. Plants can be grown in partial shade but will cause flowering to decline. Fertilize in early spring with a top dressing of composted manure and bone meal.  Liquid feed once in the summer with fish emulsion or a compost tea. Provide plants with extra water during prolonged dry spells, dry soils promotes powdery mildew, a fungal problem common in Monarda plants. Deadheading will promote longer flowering.  Plants spread rapidly by underground stems and need to be divided every three years to keep them looking their best. 

Monarda Culture Guide 
Zone: 4 - 9
Blooms: Jun-Aug
Height: 24" - 36"
Light: full sun
Soil: rich well drained
Spacing: 30"
Size Shipped: 4.5" pot

Culture Guide Explained

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Marshal's Delight'

'Petite Delight'

'Raspberry Wine'

'Snow White'

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