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bee balm and tiger lillies
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daisybeans
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| Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject: bee balm and tiger lillies |
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I planted bee balm two years ago... it's attracting many bees to my yard - yay! Here is some growing near the tiger lillies. I like the hot pink and orange color combo.
bee balm and tiger lillies ( photo / image / picture from daisybeans's Garden )
bee on bee balm ( photo / image / picture from daisybeans's Garden )
bee balm and tiger lillies under the dogwood ( photo / image / picture from daisybeans's Garden )
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| Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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You're so right, it is a lovely, hot combination.  I like the Monarda plants. They're tall, smell good, bloom for a long time and are trouble-free. An ideal plant, really.
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I love the color of your Bee Balm. Please, what's the name. The combination in the photo is dynamite!
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| Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Very pretty daisybeans! I can't wait until mine bloom 
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mine aren't ready to bloom yet, but I sure like the way it spreads. I was given a few last year. 1 spread into 4 this year and the other spread into 6 plants this year. Your colors are nice-orange & red what a great combo.
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glendann
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| Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Love your colors together.How wonderful Bee Balm is and tiger lillies are just great.I have tried to grow bee balm but Texas heat took it out.
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DB that is a beautiful combination of colors.
Glenda, I hate that you just said the Texas heat will kill it.  I was thinking of having it next year! 
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kaseylib
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Lovely combination! I think that the color orange is becoming more acceptable to folks now, as I'm seeing it more and more in perennial beds. I love it!!!
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| Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Two of my favorites! Love the bright colors.
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daisybeans
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Thanks for the comments, guys. I was pleased at how the back bed looked this year -- kind of wild masses. The color combo was more of a happy accident but thanks for the vote of confidence, Sjoerd. When I put it there, I think I was looking at plant shape and scale and hoping to attract bees and stuff.
I'm so sorry Gardengater... I dont' know the name other than bee balm... I'm trying to get better at keeping names organized. If I find the tag, I'll let you know.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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Monarda are on my wish list for next year. They look fab with your hot lillies. What a great combo!
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