Re:Invasive-was Background plantings for Shade
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- Subject: Re:Invasive-was Background plantings for Shade
- From: "* <j*@warwick.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 18:14:53 -0400
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Robert Campbell <rbcamp@neptune.on.ca> wrote:
> Invasive really is in the eye of the beholder, and in how big a garden you
> have. I'm waiting (probably only until spring) for my single plume poppy
> to turn into a dozen or so to fill a large hole in my garden.
I agree with you about the eye of the beholder. However, I also
think it is important to distinguish between "aggressive" and
"invasive". To me, an invasive plant is agressive but is also
difficult to eradicate. Some species of mint and most comfrey
would fall into that category, for instance. Plume poppy is not
difficult to eradicate in zone 6 for me. It is extremely
aggressive in rich, moist, well-drained soil. However, it is
listed as a noxious weed difficult to eradicate in Hawaii. I
think seasonality and growing conditions also contribute
substantially to a plant's invasiveness. Except for bindweed;
it's invasive everywhere. :)
Jaime
zone 5 - 6a NW New Jersey
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