Re: Marigolds as insect deterrent
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Marigolds as insect deterrent
- From: M* Y*
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:20:41 -0500
- References: <85256810.004E2A5F.00@teamzeon.com>
moorman@teamzeon.com wrote:
> Betty Moorman@ZEON
> 10/20/99 10:17 AM
>
> What has been your experience using marigolds as a natural way to keep away
> insects which would want to eat the flowers? I have heard for years that
> this works. First, is this true? Or do they keep away certain insects,
> but not all? If they do work, are there any varieties of marigolds which
> seem to work better than others? One reason I'm not keen on the idea is
> that the bright oranges would kind of clash with my general color scheme.
> Perhaps the gentler yellows and whites might work in my garden.
>
> All advice will be welcomed.
Betty:
I have also heard that marigolds deter bugs etc. The better solution I use is
Bishop's
Weed which is similar to queen ann's lace but the leaves are varigated and
very pretty. I have planted (moved) alot around my columbines, sun glow,
hollyhocks, etc. bed and it works! Most important, the green &white works
much better with the colors in my garden as well. I read about the use of
Bishop's weed in a garden magazine.
Martha
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