Re: Artemisias

Lordy, Auralie, maybe that's what I need to do; put in some Monarda
to finish off the mugwort; much rather have the Monarda!

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Aplfgcnys@aol.com
> 
> 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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