I personally love a wild garden that produces all summer long. and then God created Morning Glories . Nepeta. SO Cool!! I wish I had your "problem". I wonder if it would spread as much as the white variety? I'm in Conn. Catmint is not a plant that is generally considered invasive according to Cornell University. I'm in zone 4, so growing season is short; I assume that's part of it, but it is odd how plants perform in different neighborhoods even. As far as the short-bloomed flowers, they are so beautiful even if they are temporary, that may make them worthwhile! As a side note we had family visiting from MN last year who were fascinated that one of our local parks had ivy as a ground cover, they thought it was fake seeing as it doesn't survive winters in their state, yep, I really laughed at that one! I'm in 5b, so some of these are well behaved enough. 1 inch left in ground could grow 1 foot in a day. It hides behind my hydrangea bushes that are foundation o Kants, them it suddenly pops out from under the hydrangea like Alan Arkin in Wait Until Dark. On the flip side, some of the hydrangeas I planted on the north side of the house didn't survive the cold snap we had back in January. Like 'Cat's Meow', this selection shares an improved tidy habit, though it is a bit smaller and more compact in size overall. It's weird, because it seems like any other kind of day lily doesn't seem to have a spreading problem. Japanese knotweed --invasive in zones 5b-6a Detroit MI (no I didn't plant it.) It won't die the roots are so hard to pull up. No weed I will definitely add those to the follow up post when it happens. I'm also enlightened about a few others & I thank you (& everyone!) was very well behaved in my garden bed for about 5 years, then it became possessed and raced around my walls into other beds. I think what I learned is that saying my Grandma taught"A WEED is a Beautiful Plant growing in the wrong place" But it makes me REALIZE there is No SUCH thing as a weed! If you want to see what an overgrown perennial garden looks like, check out the video below: Disclaimer #1: Some of the plants in this list may not be problematic in your area. Oh no!! I would add a caution for Black Eyed Susan/Rudbeckia. So s you say to each his own. It needs regular water in the summer. It was pretty for a couple weeks. What's that saying, 'forewarned is forearmed'? Left behind the obedient plant and gooseneck, because I could control them in the clay of my old garden, bud knew they would cause trouble in the sandy loam of the new place. It would have saved me countless hours digging and pulling and even a terrible rash from the Japanese Anemone. I wait until they are done flowering but before they go to seed and pull them out. to support the Morning Glory that I didn't plant. Seeds can stay dormant forever and it also spreads by carrot looking tubers. You list many of the plants as terrible because they spread and overtake your garden in a couple years. When you buy less expensive bird seed there is a lot of waste (filler) that is dropped on the ground and some of it can take over your lawn. But is it invasive like mint and will it take over the garden? Sadly I have a terrible problem with daylillies. I will definitely share them with my readers. (Chameleon (Lizard Tail) WOW amazing info!!! Roses, Irises, raspberries, Dahlias, rhubarb, day lilies and few other flowers are not something you can regret at all. Also, thanks for mentioning your zone and location. I know I cant dig that much that fast and my landscaper refuses to do it. My unintentional perennial invader: Alfalfa! Clover is far more beneficial in a lawn than lawn grass is. 1. Also sold at nurseries without a warning sticker; Ribbon Grass. All of them are invasive in our climate. Moreover, catnip is the plant that attracts cats while catmint does . Zone 7b. I'm with you on this one. Perennial plants are a good investment. Anything with creeping in its name is a hint that you may have it forever (or the person who buys your house after you), I think I want a clover lawn. And her sense of humor. This has been a 10 year project and I figure within 10 years our forest will finally be ivy free and healthy. Dont plant Ivy! RIBBON GRASS! Hello Kristen and global friends: Thank you for sharing these information with us and I totally agree with you since these certain "Perennials" can take so much space in your garden. of water with 4 oz of the Bayer product and 2 oz of the Spectracide product. Ferns are a problem for me. So many plants that are not native to north America have pushed out native plants to our detriment. We just bought a home in a new state so your zone info helps too. I'm in zone 8a as well, specifically NE Texas, and you're definitely right about it being an exercise in futility! If you leave any of it, it comes back worse. Talk about work to get rid of. as a companion plant to deter bugswell let me tell ya, THAT 1 spearmint plant has taken over the entire bed almost! It reaches three feet tall, producing sparse white flowers. Because, CLOVER? They planted vinca minor, st.john's wort and then vinca major!!! I thought it was interesting you seemed to include some of the same plants on your go to list as your no- go list. Hi Kristin, this was great - but I think #2 photo is actually of the beautiful Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', which in my zone 5 is a treasured perennial, not invasive at all. I think for wisteria it may depend on the variety - mine is 95% foliage, not much flower. My neighbor has some of the daisies at her house but she doesn't mind as she loves them. Due to its hardiness up to Zone 3, it is a fantastic choice for gardens in the north. Catmint plays well with others. They end up everywhere, can't stop them. Lo and It might take some trial and error, but I'm sure one of these aggressive plants should grow in your space. Just not the kind I want. It's poisonous to birds and yet garden centers sell it anyway. There are probably others, but those two top my most hated list. Malva is my most hated invasive plant. Mostly it doesn't rain, and things catch fire. Can also be used as a substitute for lavender, since they share a similar color palette. 5 But it poses no danger in colder climates north of zone 9, where it is often used in hanging baskets. It's a bee's paradise and I love the wildness of it. Now violets are all over. Usually, non-native species support fewer insects because their chemical composition isn't what the local insects are adapted to. I LOVED my Chinese Lanterns, but they slowly took over my lawn. Lantana ( Lantana camara) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to tropical areas, and it is a notable invasive in Florida and Georgia and across the South all the way to California. Chives are the bane of my life. No ones else seems to give such a straight answer. In fact, these perennials could be considered a beginner gardeners worst nightmare! Glad you like it! The best way to propagate existing plants is through division during the spring growing season. I made a pear! I bought it at Lowes about 20 years ago. It will take over your world; your house, garden, and trees. Hay scented fern roots form mats several inches thick and it's awful to remove. But it creates such a dense cover in the spring when the other weeds sprout that it kills them out. Thank you in advance. I have just over 60 potted plants in my yard. . This is a fun blog. However, this year I did have black-eyed Susans take over the area south of my house where we cut down trees last fall. Lived on 1 1/2 acres when I first bought it. My Lemon Mint has not really taken off like this article said it does. Regret ever bringing it to my new house. This is the only bad thistle. Goats brought in did not control it. We can grow annuals like crazy? How to Propagate Catmint. Runners underground shoot up new plants all over the yard. The entire 3 months of summery weather. I am also fighting the little monsters who show up no where near where I originally planted them. Keep in mind that not ALL ferns are invasive! favorite/least favorite return! Please do research on what works on your area. Wich of this can you recomend to plant in the behives surrounding areas? Yes, they will grow. The very basic white and yellow ones are the "problem" and in some people's growing conditions they aren't a problem at all. I live in Frostproof Florida. Lucky for you that you can mow them. I agree with some, but not all. But, diversity is important. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I love your grandma's saying and the story of your Virginia creeper. I agree with Cindy and Debbie. This list is intended for beginner gardeners who arent able to keep up with these presumably low-maintence plants when they get out of hand. *sigh*. You're right, I can't grow it in zone 3. For example,iIf you plant the wild ox-eye daisy (leucanthemum vulgare), yes it will be a thug. We love them. I moved to Georgia from Florida and planted morning glories. I have a few members in my gardening group from there. Keep cutting it down so it dies out. Haha Ive tried to grow nearly everything on your list and most have died. Thank you for your kind words! Most of the ground covers will survive that first winter under heavy mulchjust went through this process--and its a chore for sure! Follow the instructions. I want to spare beginner gardeners some heartache until they gain the knowledge and experience to keep up with more aggressive plants. So sweet and soft at the nursery in pots then they take over your planting bed. kidding!!! They can also do searches for plants that do well in their zone and their soil conditions, as well as light requirements. Dead head old flowers and you get beautiful roses from June until they are covered in snow. What is in my garden now that seems to be doing very well is the hostas and day lillies (the orange ones). They are beautiful but creep into the lawn in no time at all everywhere.. You're right, they are really bad for that. After twenty years of battling bishops weed, which came with the house and killed off so many plants that I put in, I finally solved the problem. When they become overbearing, I don't let the berries ripen and I will pull a few out to make more room for my hostas that I defend from the deer with Liquid Fence. You might want to research that. I always thought our difficulty in growing the plants you mention was our " cold" zone 4. . They all grow in gravel areas that have no irrigation. Such a pretty name for a pretty flower. Here in Illinois, I have had Anemones for 20 years. In Wisconsin, the orange are called ditch lillies because they are usually found growing wild along road sides. Fascinating ! Thanks so much for your kind comment! Rose of sharon with that 15 inch tap root in the first month from blown seed or bird drops has been another bane. My neighbors must think I'm nuts. 50 years later it was an acre! I personally like having a Rhubarb plant, but any more than one is excessive. Our neighbor invited us to have ice tea on their back porch covered by Virginia Creeper. I am confident it is on Michigan's invasive list. In general, most garden catmints share catnip traits and preferences for drained soil and full sun. That purple Bellflower is the worst- roots like baby parsnips and any root material regrows . In the garden, it offers the most value as a culinary herb or as a . So, I guess I'll find out if it's true they are hardy and maintenance-free this spring (5 months from now), as I did absolutely nothing last fall. Required fields are marked *. Hi Kristen! Im in zone 4/5. I live in Los Angeles along the coast. Some of these cannot be controlled unless you use,something like roundup on them not a good choice but sometimes necessary. Catmint, Nepeta faassenii, is a popular plant in the cottage garden. Kills native butterflies by mimicking native mustards. At my home in zone 9, they die back on and off during the year. Bishop's weed is the bane of my existence! Hmm.I'm in zone 6 Michigan and wondered why I have so many beautiful orange day lilies opening up! People sharing their experiences with plants that grow in their zones or invade the yard depending on where they live, soils and other factors. Theres native species across pretty much everywhere in the US and probably many other countries!! Flower FarmingShifting Roots Essential Gardening Supplies I have tri-colored Japanese fern which has spread only a foot over the last 10 yrs. Literally every plant on this list is adored by native pollinators ? Ive read so many internet message boards trying to find a way to kill it. Catmint Plant, also called Nepeta, catnips plant, is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family. Unless you have lots of goldfinches that will eat the seeds and keep them under control, dont plant it. While it works great for ground cover in a shaded area, you will never, ever get rid of it. . 50 years later it is the ivy that ate the forest. Selected as one of Colorado State University's Top Perennial Performers for the 2013 season, praised for its vigor, floriferous habit, and sterling performance as a groundcover. All I can say is you are my people. 20 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden Aggressive plants are great for a laissez-faire gardener ;). But it too is a late-flowering perennial for pollinators, attracting the last of the summer bees.in vast numbers. . Mint does get it's own secluded spot as we even had it spread in the Las Vegas desert!!! Catmint blooms throughout summer and fall. Hollyhocks only live for two or three years but are masters of reseeding themselves. So, if we can't overcome them, then let us welcome them help us fund the needy community members. I dont have much experience gardening, I just get what I like and what will grow in a pot. If you want to plant something in that same area, you'll have to pull the plants for years. Wow, those sound like really difficult growing conditions. From 1 plant. I keep the mint contained in its planter by using the hot salted water from cooking pasta or the hot vinegar when I clean the coffeemaker. Creeping Jenny. Expert Response. And yes your ability to manage any particular one. I live in Ontario in zone 5b. You have such a nice collection of flowers. This true catnip is easily grown full sun to part shade, in average, well-drained soils. The large invasive plant known as real catmint is described above. Better in containers if spreading is a concern, but maybe best in caontainera away from the ground/on a large patio? I absolutely did not plant it I think I still will but I'll get a professional's help with it all. If youve read this blog for any amount of time, you know I really dislike Ferns. This way, they dont get overly bushy. I was outside yesterday vacuuming up millions of seeds. I've grown a few of these and enjoyed them. Maybe it could be because the lady that owned this place was not a gardener. I'm all for brutal honesty when sharing plant experiences, but as someone in the industry who works very hard at producing plants that perform well for gardeners it is frustrating to see good plants being unfairly lumped in with bad. Some species and environmental factors can make them invasive. It was sold under the Martha Stewart brand back when she branded everything in the world. Poison ivy. Offering a change of pace from the typical blue and lavender tones, this cultivar is blanketed by delicately scented snow white flowers from late spring to early fall. Catmints are in the genus Nepeta, which are in the mint family, but do not run and spread like the common mints in the genus Mentha. The tough plants are easy to grow and low maintenance, use them in borders with other perennials or as an informal edging as an alternative to lavender. Unless you can eat them faster than they can propagate. Most of Saskatchewan is zone 3A or 3B. Catmint Plants. Its ornamental attributes are lacking and it tends to be weedy and invasive. It knows where to hide. Whether they're invasive, fast-spreading, short blooming, impossible to kill, or difficult to grow, the 30 perennials in this blog post are plants I'd rather not see in my Zone 3 garden. However, in my case, I welcome them especially the Sunflowers. This is also the best mixture to use if you are battling poison ivy, multiflora rose, virginia creeper, or Oriental bittersweet. "Canada" goldenrod. Irises are so gorgeous, but it seems like they last for 2 days and then theyre done. Mexican flame vine, it keeps popping up no matter how much you pull them out same for American evergreen, Golden pothos and sweet potato vine. They spread under the earth and never stop until I attempted to pull them out and did use something to eradicate them. Chinese Lanterns have almost totally swallowed up my expensive hostas. You can also propagate through cuttings taken in spring. If you have a large yard and need something that is low maintenance and fast growing in the sunshine, this may be the plant for you. 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