Jacob Cline Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Jacob Cline Bee Balm highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones
Effortlessly charming and colorful, the Jacob Cline Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline') is a bushy, clump-forming perennial producing large, red flowers above lance-shaped, dark green, citrus-scented green leaves in summer!
The Jacob Cline Bee Balm flowers are fragrant and they begin to bloom in late spring into summer, and sometimes rebloom in some areas may be possible if the old flowering stems are snipped back after they fade. On top of all of that, it is one of the most powdery mildew-resistant Bee Balms!
Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the whimsical jester hats that the bright red flowers resemble. This taller selection has shockingly red shaggy flowers that the hummingbirds find irresistible.
Cold and heat-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, Jacob Cline grows up to 3-4 feet tall when in bloom, spreading into clumps 18-24 inches wide, but can grow wider when happy and colonizing areas.
Landscape Application:
The unique red blooms and upright form make Jacob Cline perfect for the perennial border, wildflower garden, meadow and native planting. Bee Balms have medicinal uses and make a tasty tea, heralding its Oswego Tea common name, so plant them in your Victory Garden and herb garden!
Handling tricky areas that are drought tolerant or even higher moisture locations like along ponds or streams. Showy Cottage Garden plants and hardy Rock Garden perennials, plant your Bee Balm in Pollinator gardens and cut flower gardens both benefits from these scented perennials look great, and serve multiple ornamental purposes indoors and out!
If you're looking for a dramatic "wow factor" in your landscaping, then plant this magnificent plant in a mass planting. You will be captivated by the powerful red blooms that shine brightly day in and day out! When massed, Monarda provides color and easy care contrast, like their Mint family relatives, Bee Balm creep and spread by way of underground roots, creating colonies and clumps of showy red summer blooms!
Have a small yard or no room for these spreading perennials? Jacob Cline looks just as great confined in a container or mixed planter as a radiant red thriller!
- Large Fragrant Shaggy Red Blooms In Summer!
- Citrusy Aromatic Foliage
- Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Easy To Grow & Care For
- Clumping Upright Forms For Perennial Gardens, Cut Flowers & Massing
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Place Jacob Cline Bee Balm in a sunny area with good air circulation. The plant clumps may need to be thinned after several years if they get too crowded. This plant grows well in full sun to part shade and will tolerate dry soil and prefers neutral to alkaline soils. The Jacob Cline Bee Balm is very easy to grow and care for. Prune back all the foliage in the late fall once it dies back, removing the leaves and stems from the area to yard waste. The aromatic foliage means that Bee Balm are deer and rabbit-resistant! Deadhead after flowers fade to encourage a rebloom later in the season. It is recommended you divide these perennials every 3-5 years to maintain their vigor and shape.
- Loves Full Sun!
- Very Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs - Drought Tolerant
- Prune Back In Late Fall
- Disease, Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Order your very own Jacob Cline Bee Balm today before it is too late! You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to add this beauty to your landscaping. Buy your showy red Monarda now at NatureHills.com!
