Herb
Jacob Cline
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Jacob Cline is a mildew-resistant scarlet bee balm with huge red flower heads and strong aromatic foliage—modern garden standard that still yields good tea leaf. Larger and tougher than old Cambridge Scarlet in humid climates. Strip young leaves for Oswego-style tea; flowers are bold edible garnish. A practical culinary-ornamental cultivar.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Flower GarnishFresh LeafTea
Traits
Large RedMildew ResistantModern StandardRedReliableRobustTea Capable
History
US
Jacob Cline was selected for mildew resistance and large red blooms.
US
American nurseries made Jacob Cline the default red monarda.
Herb gardeners harvested Jacob Cline for reliable tea leaf.
Jacob Cline remained a top-named culinary-capable bee balm.