If it is rust or leaf curl try actinovate. Full sun helps too. If it is crispy there are some insects that maybe at fault or even accidentally being splashed with water and sun burnt. Sometimes the simplest answer is the most over looked.
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I began removing patches of straw I used to mulch my flowerbeds over winter. I discovered the Monarda I planted last Fall not only survived, but is putting on new growth. Also pounded back into the ground some of the edging that heaved with the frost this winter. Every year, I have to do that, because it heaves out of the ground. I have a bunch of new plants on order from my favorite nursery catalogs.Growing season here is too short for veggies, so I just do flowers.
Sorry I should have been clear-- I only have the wild ones. lol Years ago I tried to plant cultivated ones but they didnt grow in the new "soil" around the foundation of the house. THis was material brought in, a sandy materia ltrucked in. I added bags of peat but apparenly it was not enough along with too much tree cover. I see the wild bushes in sunnier locations. Even if the canopy is closed enough light filters in to grow a poor specimen.
Yes a lovely plant year round, even when bare in the winter it represents the hope of spring and fruit.
Any way you can extend the season with cold frames, hoop houses, row covers, ...? Fresh veggies are just too good!