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Posted: Jun/04/2008 12:07 PM PST
I just planted Monarda last summer and all plants but one are coming up nicely, but I have noticed several stems are running a few inches along the ground before they rise up. Will they still develop a good stalk? They look thick and strong but are in an area that only gets indirect morning and full midday sun. I'm worried it's not enough sun - this happened to by dinnerplate dahlias last year too - do I need to stake and tie them? That doesn't sound right for Monarda. Any thoughts? |
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Posted: Jun/04/2008 1:06 PM PST
Sorry, I can't help you. I have never had any luck with Monarda  Will be waiting with you for any advice 
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Posted: Jun/04/2008 1:23 PM PST
I have Monarda and it too has put out long thick stems along the ground. They will not stand up. I will just cut them off after the bloom finishes as the rest of the plant is good to go. I guess you do know that the Monarda does propagate by sending out runners? Mine have not gotten too out of control so far. If they do go where I don't want them I just pull them out. I have red and the lavender/pink, they are both great plants. Linda B from SC |
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Posted: Jun/05/2008 3:10 AM PST
Mine do the same thing! I suspect there is not enough sun either, but mine are in the sun in the early spring when they begin to come out of the ground. It isn't till about this time of year that they are in the shade. You'd think they would begin strong. I have tried to transplant some in the past, but they don't seem to like it anywhere except where they are. Perhaps that is its "minty" nature. Maybe someone else has an answer. |
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Posted: Jun/05/2008 4:33 AM PST
Well, the two beds in which I have them planted have not grown roses or any other sun loving plants. I mentioned this when I was at a local nursery and Monarda was recommended for limited sun. They are in fenced beds and I am HOPING they will fill in as a mass planting, as they are on the other side of a 4' fence from my patio and I would love some color there! I'll post pics as they grow and bloom |
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Posted: Jun/05/2008 4:58 AM PST
I grow this under pine, but at the edges where they get about 1/2 day sun. They grow up nice and straight and the hummingbirds fight over them. I was told that they prefer full sun, but will tolerate a little less. |
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Posted: Jun/05/2008 6:42 AM PST
Mine grows under a pine too. I think mine want more moisture than I can give them. They bloomed this year and are lavender. |
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Posted: Jun/08/2008 3:33 AM PST
Are the stems that are running along the ground along the edges of the plant? It seems that some of my plants have stems that seem to grow along the ground to brace the plant. The center of the plants then grow straight. |
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Posted: Jun/09/2008 4:14 AM PST
Yes, Gabby - I was looking more closely this weekend and it is only the outer stems that do it - most of the stems seem upright! And they are appreciating the warmer (obnoxiously and suddenly HOT) weather even if I am not! |
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Posted: Jun/20/2008 4:30 AM PST
Could it be that I planted the plants too high in the ground? And if so, what do I do about it now? I don't want to disturb them this growing season... |
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