RE: Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet

I had no problem with it in heavy clay, or even with clay lightened by
several inches of organic goodies.  The clay still managed to make it's
presence felt, packing down...and Cambridge Scarlet behaved.

Then I moved it into clay loosened with leaf mould...about 8 inches deep of
the stuff.  This spot was moister and the soil stayed looser, too.
Cambridge Scarlet romped last year, and spread even further during winter's
warm spells - and I think the difference is the easy footing.

Barb in Southern Indiana  Zone 5/6  dorsett@blueriver.net
   A root is a flower that disdains fame.

> Everyone says this plant spreds quickly and is as much a nuisance as mint
> but do you think we can make it do this. We have tried in several
> locations but while it does alright we would not say it thrives.  We even
> tried in an area where mint has been growing for years without look.
>
> What is the secret? We have to admit we do not give them much care. We
> actually planted it to take over an area that we did not want to fool
> with and where it's scarlet color would show up.
>
> w martin
> myg1728@aol.com
> http://www.oakmediacreations.com/myg/index.html
> Zone 5, Southwestern Lower Michigan
> Martin's Yard & Garden


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