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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Apr 3, 2023 | Replies (1001)
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@sueinmn

@johnbishop - You nailed it! But no need to dig & transplant - simply watch for seed heads in late August and when they begin to dry, take a few & scatter the seeds. When they emerge in spring, you'll know they are bee balm by the square stems and faint mint smell of the young leaves. If you see any purple/lavender among the lot, grab a few of those too - wild bergamot - the scent in Earl Grey tea.
Sue

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 14, 2020

I love early grey.

These spread very fast from one year to the next, but I think that you know that John!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 14, 2020

Thanks Sue @sueinmn! I'm hoping for some cooler weather in the next few weeks so I can move some of the daylilies that will be disrupted when we have some landscaping done and a new wider sidewalk in the front of our house. Much easier to scatter seeds. Question - if planted with daylilies will the bee balm take over or will both survive? I love the colors they would both bring along side the road.

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