RE: Monarda
- Subject: RE: Monarda
- From: M* D*
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:03:10 -0800
- Importance: Normal
Claire, Which cultivars have performed well for you? I would include
mildew resistance as part of performance. I gave up growing Monardas about
10 years ago because I couldn't stand the mildew in my garden or in the
nursery. No one ever asks for them while shopping in the nursery either. I
think they have really fallen out of favor here - not surprising considering
the propensity for fungal diseases in this climate :(. I have been growing
the newer feathery looking double Stokesias instead. S. Purple Parasols is
a particular favorite of mine. Are they hardy for you?
Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-perennials@mallorn.com [owner-perennials@mallorn.com] On
Behalf Of ECPep@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 9:42 AM
To: perennials@mallorn.com
Subject: Monarda
I saw a large group of many colors grown together in the Montreal Botanic's
perennial garden one summer. A neat trick with Monardas. After that I went
looking for mildew resistant plants and have found they are quite reliable.
BTW, Montreal's garden is a late summer peak garden. It is, or was, an
example of perennial borders that can be quite beautiful in August.
Claire Peplowski
NYS z4 where we are finally getting cold again, it has been like spring here
for a while.
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