Good Bee Balm in the Perennials forum

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Claudia

Jul 16, 2015 1:51 PM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

I found this cute little on yesterday that only grows 12-18 tall called Balmy Lilac. I would like to add some taller ones again. I have not had the best luck with them but willing to try again. I cannot have really tall ones like Jacobs Ladder. The wind hits my beds really hard.

Any recommendations? Has anyone ever grown them from seed? How hard was it?

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

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daylilydreams

Jul 16, 2015 2:10 PM CST

Name: Betty
MN zone 4b

I have Marshall's Delight it is a taller bright pink that looks healthy not fungus prone, it has been in my garden for years and will stay.

If you want to be happy for a lifetime plant a garden!
Faith is the postage stamp on our prayers!
Betty MN Zone4 AHS member

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Claudia

Jul 16, 2015 2:15 PM CST

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Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

I had that one many years ago and loved it!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

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Bonehead

Aug 3, 2015 4:08 PM CST

Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)

I've been real happy with Raspberry Wine. No fungus so far this year and it has been unseasonably hot/dry. Gorgeous bright fucshia color, but may be too tall for your needs - about 3' here in the PNW (where plants tend to run a bit bigger).

I want to live in a world where the chicken can cross the road without its motives being questioned.

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Claudia

Aug 3, 2015 7:41 PM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

Raspberry Wine is a pretty color! Not sure bee balm will work for me. I have trouble with things over 24 inches getting hit with the wind. So very frustrating.

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

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bluegrassmom

Aug 4, 2015 4:08 AM CST

Name: Teresa Felty Barrow
South central KY (Zone 6b)
SONGBIRD GARDENS

Deb, do you have a picture of your Raspberry bee balms?

Bee Kind, make the world a better place.

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Bonehead

Aug 4, 2015 10:11 AM CST

Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)

Here ya go. Couple bloom shots, plus one this morning with dahlia 'Star Elite' in the background. I'm liking that combo, the bee balm picks up on the pink tones of the dahlia.