Re: Invasive groundcover/vinca minor, AKA periwinkle
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- Subject: Re: Invasive groundcover/vinca minor, AKA periwinkle
- From: "* T* <m*@clark.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 02:06:57 -0400
Ack, Diana...that is fighting fire with fire, isn't it :-)
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> From: Diana L. Politika <diana@olympus.net>
> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 1998 10:01 AM
>
> 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 .
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