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Mine have been in for a couple of years and seem pretty
well-behaved althhough I do weed out some volunteers but it's easy enough
to do. They're in amended clay in full sun. They have such exotic and
pretty foliage which is hard to come by in z.5a. Now, the sumac is a different
story, suckering by roots like mad. I'm going to try some 9% vinegar spray on
those and see if it's helpful. That procedure, in my experience, kills all top
growth but does not disturb below the surface...she says hopefully.
Joanie Anderson
In a message dated 6/4/2011 12:07:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
kmrsy@comcast.net writes:
I've heard Plume Poppy, Maclaeya cordata, is considered a thug
too, but in the right place these plants can perform and behave well. As
they say, it's location, location, location!
Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message -----
From:
J*@aol.com
To: p*@hort.net
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 11:15
AM
Subject: Fallopia japonica
Yikes, it seems that my plant in a well-known thug. Just looked up more
about Fallopia japonica (aka polygonum cuspidata, reynoutria, etc.) and I'm
wondering if I'm doing myself a disfavor by leaving it in? Does anyone
have any negative input with this Fallopia japonica? I'm in zone 5a north of
Chicago so maybe she's ok here but then maybe not. I don't want any
surprises like the sumac is giving me. I can't recall ever purchasing this
plant so it must have been a bonus from a mail order company. Who would do
that? Would like to have a word with them.
Thanks, Joanie
In a message dated 6/4/2011 10:16:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
lindsey@mallorn.com writes:
>
Attached is a picture of the mystery bamboo. The typical 'circles'
>
around the stem at various points (what are these properly
called?)
> turn very dark as summer progresses and the flowers
(can't remember
> when they appear) remind me of light pink macleaya
blossoms. Any
> help would be most appreciated!
Hi
Joanie! It's been a while! :)
I'm probably going to
come across as crazy, but this plant reminds me
a lot of a Fallopia
instead of a bamboo -- something like
Fallopia japonica
(var.compacta). These were also known
as Polygonum cuspidata once
upon a time, but changed names
in the past fifteen years.
Is it
possibly a Fallopia? Google images turns up a
few:
http://bit.ly/ihFRUV
Chris
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