Re: Artemisias/Monarda

Auralie,
I'm familiar with Monarda didyma cultivars, and while Bee Balm isn't a
favorite of mine, it does have its attractions - like hummingbirds and
butterflies. However, last summer I was quite taken by the Monarda
fistulosa, Wild Bergamot, that we have in our Prairie garden. Fantastic
and beautiful color.

I just ordered Monarda Petitie Delight for resale. I'm hoping the
shorter stature will be easier for us to contend with than the tall
varieties of M. didyma.


--
Kitty 
neIN, Zone5

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> In a message dated 02/23/2005 2:34:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
> mtalt@hort.net writes: 
> 
> Auralie, watch the one just labeled mugwort...it's a pernicious weed 
> I have been fighting for 20 years; travels underground by nasty white 
> roots; the smallest bit of which will create a new plant. 
> You're quite right, Marge. I have pulled it out of most of its places. 
> However, I allow Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), which has to be one of the 
> most invasive plants going, in one bed, and it has just about contained 
> the mugwort. I know Bee Balm is considered a weed by some, but I 
> love it, and have four colors which extends the bloom for weeks. 
> Auralie 
> 
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