Re: Lonicera fragrantissima


It's not invasive here either, but it takes a darn tough plant just to
survive here w/ the heat and drought.  And the very occasional deluge, which
killed my 10 year old shrub.

On 1/5/08, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Daryl,
> I'm sure you're right about its invasiveness in the southern regions, but
> up
> here in its northern reaches I believe it would be just fine.  I am
> willing,
> should I get the opportunity, to test it with first-hand experience and
> report back!
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daryl" <pulis@mindspring.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 9:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Lonicera fragrantissima
>
>
> > You should know that this plant is considered a pest in many parts of
> the
> > country, including Tennessee. I've never seen a berry on mine, but I've
> > kept an eye out.
> >
> > d
> >
> > U.S. Weed Information:
> > Lonicera fragrantissima Lindl. & Paxton
> >
> > January jasmine
> > sweet breath-of-spring
> >
> >
> > This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative
> sources
> > noted below. This plant may be known by one or more common names in
> > different places, and some are listed above. Click on an acronym to view
> > each weed list, or click here for a composite list of Weeds of the U.S.
> >
> >      SEEPPC        Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council. 1996. Invasive
> > exotic pest plants in Tennessee (19 October 1999). Research Committee of
> > the Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council. Tennessee.
> >
> >
> > d
> >
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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