RE: What I wish I hadn't planted

Lobelia laxiflora is on our list too. Very invasive given a bit of water and good soil. Loved our vegetable garden. 

One plant that we battled years ago was Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri). Had heard it was difficult to start so we planted some wishing for success. First year it was lovely, slowly creating half a dozen stems. Next year it was more than double that number of stems. The third year, it was creeping along and shooting up into areas where it was not welcome. We spent the next three years digging up plants and roots and little bits of it. Good for wide open spaces where there's room to grow/go.

California poppies can also be a pest as well as Love in a Mist (Nigella damascene) at times.  Once planted, forever pulling in the spring.

I find that freesias can be a nuisance too. Little bublets are hard to get.

Cheers,
Bracey
San Jose CA
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