tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post4630997317829582143..comments2024-03-27T22:17:28.911-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: A couple of wild MonardasBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46040322974370080602013-08-05T21:59:29.889-05:002013-08-05T21:59:29.889-05:00It's really different, isn't it? Regarding...It's really different, isn't it? Regarding the trip, if things change it would be fun to travel together, Kathleen. No need to commit until January!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40761594392556880372013-08-05T21:57:56.987-05:002013-08-05T21:57:56.987-05:00Isn't it fun?!Isn't it fun?! Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10697045619335622322013-08-05T21:37:01.228-05:002013-08-05T21:37:01.228-05:00Love all Monardas but the spotted horsemint is ver...Love all Monardas but the spotted horsemint is very striking. Wish I could go to Italy with you ~ looks like a fabulous trip and I'm sure you'll have a great time. It's on my bucket list just not at this time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40757312802250985482013-08-05T07:47:22.388-05:002013-08-05T07:47:22.388-05:00Oh that Spotted Horsemint is uniquely beautiful......Oh that Spotted Horsemint is uniquely beautiful... never seen such a Monarda.Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-31361522819242150202013-07-31T14:27:09.502-05:002013-07-31T14:27:09.502-05:00I know, it's really different. I wasn't su...I know, it's really different. I wasn't sure what it was and I was concerned that it might be a problem plant, but I was happy to find out it's native here and not particularly invasive.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-31780305190980169942013-07-31T14:25:18.348-05:002013-07-31T14:25:18.348-05:00Hi Sue: Yes, we have a "cottage" (a mode...Hi Sue: Yes, we have a "cottage" (a modest double-wide) north of here. The property includes a "meadow" filled with native plants, some non-natives that we need to deal with, and lots of Black Raspberry canes. The Spotted Horsemint was growing along the edge of the meadow--mainly on the southeast edge. The M. fistula seems to be quite plentiful around here this summer!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71793526597703868602013-07-31T04:30:40.113-05:002013-07-31T04:30:40.113-05:00That spotted horsemint is extraordinary, I would n...That spotted horsemint is extraordinary, I would never have taken it for a monarda. The M. fistulosa is beautiful, I'd be very happy to have it in my garden.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32492471456476687032013-07-30T21:25:06.061-05:002013-07-30T21:25:06.061-05:00I enjoyed seeing these plants in the wild. So, yo...I enjoyed seeing these plants in the wild. So, you own the land they are on, but don't live there? I have a nice sized clump of fistula. I love that other kind, but my soil probably has too much clay for it. Oh, and I like the insects in the photos as well. Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30802727406532374332013-07-29T11:57:40.060-05:002013-07-29T11:57:40.060-05:00Yes, the Horsemint is unique! The Wild Bergamot is...Yes, the Horsemint is unique! The Wild Bergamot is pretty in gardens, and in the wild. I like both, too. Hard to believe they're closely related!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12122649159597895752013-07-28T21:25:12.120-05:002013-07-28T21:25:12.120-05:00I keep seeing the Bergamot everywhere lately--alon...I keep seeing the Bergamot everywhere lately--along country roadsides, in meadows, at the state parks. But it seems the Spotted Horsemint has slightly more particular growing requirements. Actually, I would think the Horsemint might find Oklahoma gardens to its liking.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-81093298609563875432013-07-28T21:22:23.936-05:002013-07-28T21:22:23.936-05:00It really does have a nifty scent ... when my alle...It really does have a nifty scent ... when my allergies aren't acting up. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-9149717312771856632013-07-28T19:31:44.271-05:002013-07-28T19:31:44.271-05:00I love these, especially the Spotted Horsemint! I ...I love these, especially the Spotted Horsemint! I would welcome either into my garden.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13912420532402754122013-07-28T09:03:26.992-05:002013-07-28T09:03:26.992-05:00I was going to say this would make a great Wildflo...I was going to say this would make a great Wildflower Wednesday post. Thanks for sharing it with everyone. I don't think I've ever seen those two here, but I'll look for them now.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28299842916794656292013-07-27T19:46:40.006-05:002013-07-27T19:46:40.006-05:00Wild Bergamot grows in the meadow...love its light...Wild Bergamot grows in the meadow...love its light and airy ways...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-70888101524420889002013-07-27T19:32:13.460-05:002013-07-27T19:32:13.460-05:00I noticed it today a lot, too, when we were hiking...I noticed it today a lot, too, when we were hiking at Devil's Lake State Park--and the scent was very strong. I didn't see any butterflies today, but it was very cold--65F for the high, which is extremely unusual for us in July. Ick. We did see a lot of bees, but they were frozen in place. I'm sure they'll resume normal activity levels when the air warms in a couple of days. My butterfly sightings have varied so widely this summer. Very few here in town--but they were plentiful up at our cottage and at various state parks--until this latest cold snap. I know lots of people are saying the pollinator and butterfly numbers are down this summer. The dragonflies and damselflies seem more plentiful this summer, though.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71169121367366642902013-07-27T16:41:58.955-05:002013-07-27T16:41:58.955-05:00I took a walk at the State Park and it is blooming...I took a walk at the State Park and it is blooming all over this year. It is such a pretty native in an unusual color for a native plant. I love seeing it in the meadows, but prefer the reds for the garden. Oddly, no insects were buzzing them. In fact, insects in the Park are down tremendously this year. Very few bees and pollinators. No butterflies and I have been there a lot lately. In the garden they are present, but not the local huge meadows. Any thoughts on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-54244732681529874732013-07-26T22:16:06.416-05:002013-07-26T22:16:06.416-05:00Ah, that is interesting, Helene. It sounds like th...Ah, that is interesting, Helene. It sounds like the two plants aren't related at all--funny that they ended up with the same common name. The Spotted Horsemint is nifty, isn't it?Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10457158929768786922013-07-26T21:26:38.550-05:002013-07-26T21:26:38.550-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Giga! I hope your summer h...Thanks for stopping by, Giga! I hope your summer has been very pleasant. I imagine the wildflowers in your country are beautiful, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32030205924086530102013-07-26T21:25:13.807-05:002013-07-26T21:25:13.807-05:00Yes, I think your garden would like either type of...Yes, I think your garden would like either type of Monarda! I can picture them there ... with Bootsie weaving in and out of the tall stems. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-24462488203473730052013-07-26T21:18:57.851-05:002013-07-26T21:18:57.851-05:00The top photo shows M. fistulosa with Rudbeckias--...The top photo shows M. fistulosa with Rudbeckias--they were really pretty together. For some flowers--like Monarda--I think I like them best in mass groupings.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-68951977407780937652013-07-26T21:13:30.622-05:002013-07-26T21:13:30.622-05:00Yes, it sounds like a dry bank would be a good spo...Yes, it sounds like a dry bank would be a good spot for M. punctata. I was glad to happen across it recently, because I don't remember seeing it before.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73735559516117958492013-07-26T20:32:24.264-05:002013-07-26T20:32:24.264-05:00If I had sandy soil and more sun, I would plant it...If I had sandy soil and more sun, I would plant it for sure. Grace, it has been nice getting to know you on Facebook, and it will be fun to follow your blog now, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-5525955113326012942013-07-26T19:03:55.815-05:002013-07-26T19:03:55.815-05:00Bergamot is a truly beautiful plant, althugh I onl...Bergamot is a truly beautiful plant, althugh I only think of bergamot as one thing, what we in Norway call bergamot orange (Citrus aurantium ssp. bergamia), a bit different from the Wild Bergamot you have photographed :-)<br />The Spotted Horsemint really look a bit like an orchid, would have liked to have a few but I don't think they would like my garden.<br />HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33877840503035294742013-07-26T01:16:20.539-05:002013-07-26T01:16:20.539-05:00Z zaciekawieniem przeczytałam Twoją informację o t...Z zaciekawieniem przeczytałam Twoją informację o tych dziko rosnących roślinach. Obie są bardzo ładne i są pożyteczne ponadto. Pozdrawiam.<br />Very interesting to read your information about these wild plants. Both are very nice and are also useful. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32914431326675919362013-07-25T21:50:14.005-05:002013-07-25T21:50:14.005-05:00Oh those are beautiful...I had no idea that they w...Oh those are beautiful...I had no idea that they were also available as natives..hmmmm I have clay like soil.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.com