Re: Invasive groundcover/vinca minor, AKA periwinkle

How about Aegopodium podagraria.  Bishops Weed, Gout Weed.
Very vigorous ground cover.  Best in shade or semi.

Marge Talt wrote:
> 
> I agree, Bill, that's why I didn't suggest Vinca minor.  It will spread,
> but does not get thick enough to stop ground ivy.  V. major isn't as hardy,
> if something hardy is needed, although much more rampant.  Doesn't stop
> ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea or Nepeta hederacea, AKA creeping Charlie or
> Gill-over-the-ground), but sorta hides it - at least V. major variegata
> does .
> 
> Both of these do better with a little moisture in hot areas - although they
> will tolerate the kind of dry soil you get under trees, at least for me.
> 
> Actually, nothing short of a bulldozer will actually *stop* ground ivy (and
> I'm not real sure about that), but some things do give it a run for its
> money.  Best to clean the soil as thoroughly as possible and then mulch and
> plant something tough, at least IMHO.  Of course, it is a pretty plant, and
> I have read of it actually being used as a ground cover.  I've even seen it
> for sale - perish the thought.  There is supposed to be a white variegated
> leaf variety out there - I have seen it for sale in some catalog.  But,
> although I'm a nut for white variegation, I think that's one species I'll
> pass on.
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