Bee Balm larvae help needed
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Bee Balm--too dangerous?
Comments (5)I linked in a great article on dividing perennials - which is what you are really talking about. Most prefer fall as the time to divide plants. But that said, bee balm tends to grow long and lanky. You need that clump or cluster for the plants to look right in your garden and to support one another. I would leave the clump as is for now. If it grows bigger, I might take a small cluster from it to locate elsewhere to grow bigger. But I wouldn't diminish the size of the original cluster overly much because bee balm really looks best in a good sized clump. And yes, they are connected under the soil and do grow and spread that way. But their spread is quite controlled and slow compared to mints. FataMorgana Here is a link that might be useful: Fine Gardening - Dividing Perennials...See MoreDifference between Bee balm-Lemon and Lemon Balm?
Comments (6)Thank you. I don't know if our conditions are conducive to self seeding, so maybe I will take a cutting or dig a small piece if it grows to bring inside to try to keep it alive. I'm not that good with inside plants, so hopefully it will have some good luck on it's side:) Thanks! Tracy...See MoreBrown leaves on bee balm and burning bush
Comments (10)You're welcome. Hope things perk up! Most garden-related stuff is dependent on your climate. Climates are divided into gardening zones. You can find your zone here, which is probably zone 8. If you include your zone and state in your profile info, it will show up next to your name automatically when you say something on these forums. Then you don't have to type about living in CO. That will allow people to better know what kind of advice to give you. Most people include their state, too. The "8b AL" next to my name means I'm in zone 8b, in Alabama....See MoreA coulple of silly questions: Bee Balm, Veronica, Russian Sage
Comments (7)Hello carol6ma and digginthedirt! Thanks for your feedback. Diggin, the situation is a disappointment! Well said. So, I think you may be on to something when you mention the soil prep. I probably didn't do much other than dig a 2ft x 2ft hole and like I mentioned, threw some compost, and usually a little bone meal if I have it on hand. Yes, the bee balm and veronica are in a bed and most everything else in it is happy. That would include, some day lilies, several Clematis, a rose, a lace cap Hydrangea, Rudebekia, Phlox, Obedient Plant and Lupine. Although, I did have a Shasta Daisy and a Penstemon that didnt make it past season one. I'm thinking drainage may be my issue. If that is the case, could I dig up the bee balm, and sort of "fix" the hole with sand and more rocks, and replant? Same with the Veronica? I really like both of those plants, so I'm hoping to find a solution to keep them. But to be honest, I dont really notice clay in my soil and usually find that it is rich, brown and full of fist sized rocks. (that are quite difficult to remove!) As for the Russian Sage, it is located at the top of the hill in our pool area, which I imagine was created when all the dirt was removed from the hole dug for the pool. Its quite dry up there, and has been a challenge for me to grow much, except for Tiger Lilies. My mom politely reminded me that they'll grow in an empty ditch...so that doesn't say much. That is why I added the compost when planting the sage. But perhaps its a matter of right plant, wrong spot. I will send off a soil sample as you suggested. I imagine it will offer some great insight to my dilemna(s)! Thanks again, Tulipsmiles Thanks again to you both!...See Moretracey_nj6
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