Re: Lythrum salicaria
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Lythrum salicaria
- From: C* J*
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 18:43:22 EDT
It's banned in Minnesota. We live on a pond which has about 30 homes around
it. I cut it back each year with a scythe and have also dug it out. I also
pull out the plentiful seedlings in my gardens. Controlling this plant is
one of my summer chores I do NOT look forward to!!! I've heard there are 2
or 3 different beetles from Europe that show promise for controlling it
though, so there's hope! Supposedly the beetles won't cause another set of
problems.
Cindy Johnson
White Bear Lake, MN
zone 4a
