Perennial plants are a good investment. Horsetail Reed. I had to laugh when I passed by the mint photo! From late spring onward, masses of fragrant two-lipped lavender-blue flowers tower above the dense gray-green foliage, creating an eye-catching display for the middle or back of sunny garden beds. My Lemon Mint has not really taken off like this article said it does. Japanese knotweed --invasive in zones 5b-6a Detroit MI (no I didn't plant it.) I am glad I read through it. Catmint plant is an extremely easy-growing plant with few pests or problems. Im In Zone 3 Alberta and trying to plant a really steep hill. person a drink and ask many serious questions about life. If you love it, you should plant it ;-). I also have one rosebush that seems to be doing rather well. Hello Kristen - Liked the article. One little root planted take over an entire yard the next year. Absolutely take over your yarddouble check. Thought very pretty, it popped up everywhere and was impossible to control. As stated, up to 80' up the trees, huge roots, difficult if not impossible to get rid of. Almost every daylily in the market performs and behaves better than the ditch-lily you cite. 1. Don't forget Russian Sage (Perovskia Atriplicifolia) which quickly outgrows anyplace (Where I'm from tends to have really good soil, so some of the plants listed here aren't as big of nuisances in other areas.) Lantana ( Lantana camara) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to tropical areas, and it is a notable invasive in Florida and Georgia and across the South all the way to California. Catmint Plant, also called Nepeta, catnips plant, is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family. And the lambs ear I planted from seed Holy crap! The only thing really thriving is cannas.even the ferns I planted refused to grow. Lived on 1 1/2 acres when I first bought it. Digging down and putting weed killer on roots doesnt work. ever tried sweet potato (yam) on a trellis? . Despererate about it when looking at my veggies garden. How sad. I love attracting butterflies, birdsespecially hummingbirds and have read many of these perennials attract all. I wish I still had mine! My cousin had some in her yard and every time they mow they still smell mint. As a side note we had family visiting from MN last year who were fascinated that one of our local parks had ivy as a ground cover, they thought it was fake seeing as it doesn't survive winters in their state, yep, I really laughed at that one! The bad news: it will grow in practically any light or soil condition. I even prefer the mint. This is a fun blog. I have about 20 different varieties and they bloom for nearly a month. Gonna try a knife and hope I don't hurt my 2 colors on one plant Bougainvillea. I remember them as a child. I am so sad. It travels underground and pops up in every garden bed, in my hedges, under my pool, up against the rails of fencing, in my lawn. over there, or there, nor in that container, or that one! Whether theyre invasive, fast-spreading, short blooming, impossible to kill, or difficult to grow, the 30 perennials in this blog post are plants Id rather not see in my Zone 3 garden. Have ferns all over the place. Oh yes, and unlike one of your readers, I love black eyed Susans and highly recommend this cheerful garden perennial. Some species and environmental factors can make them invasive. Ooh! Wow! Catmints cool-toned foliage and flowers blend well with most other colors, particularly reds, deeper purple tones, pinks and yellows. The plants can grow their roots down, do not need any extra watering or feeding, but they cannot spread out. I'd like something different but haven't a clue what to try. Tons of blooms. Thank you for suggesting a better alternative! Mom told me not to take some from her garden because they spread everywhere. There's a handful you mentioned that are toughing it out (with shade and irrigation), so I'm going to go shopping for a few on here I haven't tried. I am envious. That goes for many trees too. It won't die the roots are so hard to pull up. I dry them by just laying them on a paper towel and leave them alone, when dried out then put in a container with lid. Cutting off the spent flowers would take hours. I wish I would have had this information many years earlier. What area of Wisconsin are you in? It is low growing, keeps in it's place well, and if it grows a baby someone always wants it for their own yard. I kind of want them to spread so I'll have some to share. Japanese catmints (N. subsessilis) will benefit from regular watering to keep the soil moist. I want invasive plants in part of this, to replace weeds where I don't want grass. I will say my beautiful Campanula is a beast and spreads by root and seed and smoothers anything within reach. I even struggle getting native plants to survive here! When I do a second post on the subject, I'll have to include that trick in there. I have a home in zone 3, and my 20' x 10' patch under my pine and dogwood trees was the same size 20 years ago. I'm in Lancaster, PA. Aggressive plants are great for a laissez-faire gardener ;). They are beautiful when blooming but incredibly ugly after the blooms are spent so I hide them with another prolific bloomer orange daylilies. It was wandering everywhere, including into the two neighbouring yards. Thanks so much for reading! Catmints with showier flowers, better-behaved garden habits but less excitement for cats (leaves less enticing) include certain edgers to 12" tall ( Nepeta x faassennii and Nepeta racemosa ) and certain taller plants ( Nepeta subsessilis , Nepeta siberica and Nepeta . English Ivy. Hi Susan, you are right, no plant is "bad" per se. I guess I will lay down a good soak of vinegar (the ground is already acidic, being in a pine forest) and then a thick layer of newspapers and can get pinewood chips from the fire dept from their free chipper program. This Spring and Summer, I transplanted these variety of "Perennials" in paper Solo brand soup cups and gave them away to our Scarborough community residents, as well as in our churches. Unlike catnip, catmints include many species in the Nepeta genus. I will be putting in a container since I've seen how they can spread as a shade cover. st. johns wort and vinca will grow under them, so will sweet pea. Do you have a friend who is always trying to pawn off mint to you? Yes, it produces a lot of nectar for certain pollinator species at a certain time of the year. I really enjoyed this article & I'm glad I found it! And that seals the deal that I'm planting my ferns and lily of the valley in containers! kidding!!! Evening Primrose. I heard for bamboo using a buried container. Made the mistake of bringing it to my new house which has a small lot, Hah! Also have Peonies in containers. You should also start adding some compost to those patches of soil (once you've weeded them). Thank you! Grab our 100 Zone 3 Perennials List! Probably gout weed, lily of the valley, and bellflowers are your best bet. This is why. Please include morning glories. I'll have to check yours out as well! And its in my garden beds so it would have to all be killed in the spring, when its pouring outside. Bookmarked. I've tried a dozen times to transplant them 400 miles south to my garden and they seldom make it or at best last a couple of anemic years in my heavy clay. This list is intended for a newbie gardener who might not be as vigilant with their plants and easily get overwhelmed by a plant that didn't produce as expected or overtakes a yard with a year or two of neglect. Features gray-green, hairy, ovate leaves (to 1" long) with crenate margins, prominent veining and heart-shaped bases. Unfortunately there is no way to remove the ivy from the tree itself. While not impossible to grow, especially if you choose a variety bred for the prairies, it is best left to more experienced gardeners. It knows where to hide. Ignore the trolls Kristen, I enjoyed your blog and appreciate anyone trying to save me some work in my garden. Will nearly double in breadth (to over 2 feet across) the second season after planting, quickly filling in your gardens bare spots. If things grew better, I might think they were a problem, but even with these plants, I'm often just hoping they will overwinter and spread enough that I can divide them and get them to live. The DEVIL is a plant called Chamelion Plant. Your email address will not be published. I want to spare beginner gardeners some heartache until they gain the knowledge and experience to keep up with more aggressive plants. I know mine has been a huge help in figuring out what works well in this area and what doesn't. So, I guess I'll find out if it's true they are hardy and maintenance-free this spring (5 months from now), as I did absolutely nothing last fall. Spreads like wildfire, loved all the information,,,,was looking for care and why i should rip out my ivy before it moves into my house, I would add creeping Charlie and creeping myrtle (vinca, periwinkle- it has many names. Trees 100 feet tall had ivy with trunks 6 in diameter that completely engulfed the trees. Was 25 feet up the trees. In the garden, it offers the most value as a culinary herb or as a . It sounds like you have Lambs ears. Stem cuttings can also be taken in the spring before flower buds form and used for propagation. Groundcovers are supposed to cover the ground, if they get out of your beds mow them. We moved from Ottawa to Woodstock, Ontario last year in September, and I discovered in the spring that the previous owners had planted wild raspberries in the back corner of the yard, and had allowed it to get out of control. Please let me know when you do and I'll be the first to follow you. Oh another one that I hate is clethra, also known as summersweet and pepperbush. Use catmint in mixed containers like this Brooklyn Heights recipe that includes Cats Meow catmint, Angelface Blue Angelonia, and Snowstorm Giant Snowflake bacopa. Catmints are in the genus Nepeta, which are in the mint family, but do not run and spread like the common mints in the genus Mentha. I'm all for brutal honesty when sharing plant experiences, but as someone in the industry who works very hard at producing plants that perform well for gardeners it is frustrating to see good plants being unfairly lumped in with bad. Its ornamental attributes are lacking and it tends to be weedy and invasive. I tell you its roots go to China and back. Impossible to get rid of. to support the Morning Glory that I didn't plant. I was considering it, but now Ill stay away from it). And I live in Texas, so what you guys up north call invasive, we call hardy. Pollinators (like butterflies) need food plants for their caterpillars, too. My #2 worst idea has to be planting Mother of Thyme. Some plants may go into a summer lull after the first flush of blooms has faded. Only the virginia creeper ever got out of hand, and that wasn't until a well-meaning neighbour mowed the blackberry patch it was competing with. It finally has about 1/2 dozen blooms this year. Yes, they are pretty, but theyll be out of control within 3 years. I love Yarrow, especially for making floral arrangements all summer long. Actually, butterflies are attracted to any flower with nectar. Enter at your own risk when planting these. I don't know what zone I'm in, but I'm near the Capitol of NC. Bell Flower was here when i moved in over 12 years ago. Thanks so much for commenting, it totally made my day. Then I found out so dI'd the entire area. It's invasive and rarely stays where you want it to be. Keep For me, the invasive plants are violets, lily of the valley and morning glory, I've tried pulling them and digging them, nothing has worked. In theory, if you are comfortable using chemicals in your yard, you could use round up on them with a paint brush. Don't agree with most of this. Bought a gooseneck a few wks ago, sounded pretty & different, then Googled it----it's still in the container! All my favorites listed here. The wild raspberries have very small fruit, are prickly, and look extremely untidy at the best of times. It's a super-fast spreader and very difficult to get rid of. 'Walker's Low' has aromatic, gray-green to . It destroyed my pergola and grew 80' into nearby trees within less than 5 years! favorite/least favorite return! Perennials I really despise are: o, yes: all kinds of real weeds grow well everywhere. The leaves formed a canopy and transpired cool refreshing air. I agree with the other gals. You totally forgot the # 1 worst plant, chameleon plant. This had me giggling! :-). Campanula! I have used wood chip mulch for years and havent had to worry too much about plants reseeded too much. Which is why I have a greenhouse filled with Bouganvillea, hibiscus, petunias, fushia, canna lilies and geraniums, jasmin, amarillas, carnation, chrysanthemum, and about every plant that blooms and it is crazy flowers out there and it is almost dec. but why can't we grow outside like you? I have a dog, and we have a stray cat that hangs around our house. Kills native butterflies by mimicking native mustards. It attaches itself to your house & when you pull it off, it takes the house paint with it. For example,iIf you plant the wild ox-eye daisy (leucanthemum vulgare), yes it will be a thug. I would also add ivy to this list. Love this site! I was expecting to see Four O'clocks.. I've never minded taking a day to clean up overgrowth of raspberries & many other plants on this list; the reward is worth that. I don't actually hate most perennials, I'm just not as patient or willing to pick tons of stray plants at this stage in my life. Catmint 'Purrsian Blue', Garden Caminth 'Purrsian Blue', PP24788. Are you sure that the "Campanula" you have pictured isn't Adenophora, sometimes called False Campanula. These dependable perennials produce a profusion of usually lavender-blue flowers over a long season from late-spring to late-summer. This is the only bad thistle. Finally a winter was bad enuf the deer dug thru the snow and dined, also ate 8 ft up the trees. However, it will spread to your lawn and is very difficult to get out. ! Please do not plant Scotch Broom! Princess lillies. Noooooo its jumps out anyway! It got difficult to manage. Good to know! Over ny 9 years Ive tried many different varieties of plants. So I guess I would say Grandma was right.live with your plants awhile and Every time someone mentions planting Virginia Creeper in a gardening group, I shudder inside--especially after hearing everyone's stories. I guess its more about the type of garden you want, not just a garden, Very true. Most of the ground covers will survive that first winter under heavy mulchjust went through this process--and its a chore for sure! But I would never tell people that plants I dont like because they dont suit my needs are bad and they shouldnt use them. The rest we started by cutting the ivy at the ground, then removing the Ivy trunks about 4 feet up the tree. Disappointing you'd say to straight up avoid them. This year I had a regrowth of the weedy plants but just cleared the majority away and planted my veggies again. Lawns are one of the worst cultural mistakes. Just cut off any dead limbs from winter kill and watch them flourish. Ox-eye daisy is much more invasive than Shasta (a hybrid) in North America. "Canada" thistle. SO Cool!! But it too is a late-flowering perennial for pollinators, attracting the last of the summer bees.in vast numbers. Also from a few canna lily bulbs I spread around and in 2 years. Just thinking outloud. I live in Crosslake MN. They complement the hostas in my shady woodland garden and the ones I have dont seem too aggressive. Hollyhocks only live for two or three years but are masters of reseeding themselves. Fascinating ! Positive: On Apr 24, 2003, . I keep a nice patch that I can see from the window in the winter. Thank you for your kind words! Deadheading is unnecessary to prevent self-sowing because the seeds of hybrids are sterile. Exudes a chemical that kills soil fungus needed by tree seedlings to thrive, as well as many other plants. As someone with a degree in plant and soil sciences and an agricultural extension employee I find this article troubling. (I'm not being sarcastic.) This is my Plant what you love, but remember the plant's habits and you will go far and be less frustrated. You just get to know one well because of some incredible talent, and then it shows you another trick. Then knock on wood, this year there's been nothing but regular weeds yet. Usually, non-native species support fewer insects because their chemical composition isn't what the local insects are adapted to. When they become overbearing, I don't let the berries ripen and I will pull a few out to make more room for my hostas that I defend from the deer with Liquid Fence. It provides a lovely canopy for our hammock. I love what you pointed out about Chinese Lanterns and Virginia Creepers being so prolific and often difficult to kill. Wet or soggy sites can lead to root rot. You can also propagate through cuttings taken in spring. I live in zone 9-10 and I warn people about Mexican evening primrose. She only clipped the weeds shorter than the flowers, never removed anything..lol, Catherine, we love the flowers-nature-gods gifts, as much as anyone, but it can take over your design when a plant takes over the garden and your plan. you plant it and trying to dig it out is a monumental effort. Use a sharp shovel to cut a section of the plant with a good root system and replant it. Convallaria rosea is the name I found for them. Download Now, Grab our 100 Zone 3 Perennials List!Download the Guide, Cold Climate Gardening, Cut Flowers & Perennials. Where do you live? Same with Obedience plant and Bouncing Betty grrrrr At my home in zone 9, they die back on and off during the year. Then I shall slay the mother ship plant. All Rights Reserved. You take a picture and voila you get a name. That is a long time to not maintain an area. There are probably others, but those two top my most hated list. F you live in the southern tier of the US, dont plant Asian ivy unless you want to spend a lot of time sculpturing it along a walk. I have found the only way is to actually dig them up and sift thru all of the dirt to get every little root and even then I still have to dig some up the next year. You probably hate kittens, too. Takes TWO years of intentional poisoning to get rid oftriple check. I also agree, I have had most of them except the hated lily,of the valley which is one,of the worst weeds ever. Its highly invasive and you literally have to burn it out to get rid of it. A number of plants within the Nepeta genus are known as catnip or catmint. No maintence. We are in SE Wisconsin. Everyone has their opinion on what they like, but I would have appreciated the warning on some of these before I planted them. Garlic mustard takes it a step further and poisons native butterflies who mistake it for native mustards. But, a plant like ox-eye daisy can overrun an area. (Some in the Netherlands actually plant this to keep people away from rivers. I agree with you! Step away from the garden! Wish someone had warned me. They grow in any soil. I have found websites with info for growing raspberries and containing them, but unless one is crazy about them, after my experience, I would advise people against them. Hated by experienced gardeners everywhere, its best to confine this one to a pot if you can. Not fun getting it back so I can plant sun-loving plants to replace the shade-lovers that I moved. I know I should be more aggressive about keeping it inbounds, but it is under and around so much that it became daunting. Most are cold hardy to zone 3. But if you love any of those plants, you have to keep them under control by either growing them on their own in a separate spot or digging out shoots to keep them from spreading too much or as some of you mentioned, growing them in pots. Skip the ivy. My biggest mistake was planting "obedient", a very pretty plant, named because once cut, you can bend the stems as you wish in a vase arrangement. What ? posting! I love Lilly of the valley. Due to its hardiness up to Zone 3, it is a fantastic choice for gardens in the north. and then God created Morning Glories . Ive read so many internet message boards trying to find a way to kill it. Your growing conditions sound really tough! So she just put it in the ground and let it grow. I live in Knightdale, NC, and I have one of these 'regretable' plantings. The front yard is an eighth of an acre, not huge but more than big enough! It also depends on your soil conditions and growing zone. They can also do searches for plants that do well in their zone and their soil conditions, as well as light requirements. Selected as a Plant of Merit by the Missouri Botanical Garden for its outstanding quality and dependable performance. Didnt even know there were different types of Bachelor buttons (I love them and will try to find the ones that seed lol) Also those purple flowersthey sure are hardy, and the bees sure do love them OMG I have Prairie lilies and there is this HUMMINGBIRD that visits for mine my day lilies must be planted in a better spot then yours, they're still blooming. I have most of the rest of these-and they are pretty mannerly, in my yard- but we have tons of room. Id love to hear about your perennial gardening regrets. How can you simply say 'Daisies' , when there are some 23,000 members of the daisy family in the world, not to mention countless cultivars and hybrids. Its billowing foliage is topped with spikes of flowers in early summer . It is erosion prone and hard to mow, consequently the rest of the bed is filled with hardy plants like coneflower, coreopsis, sage, milkweed. I found this on Pinterest, and although its an interesting read, Im a little concerned. I dug them out last year and this year they came back with a vengeance. Bunch by bunch! Who cares what the neighbours think, I bet its beautiful!! It might take some trial and error, but I'm sure one of these aggressive plants should grow in your space. I think it's useful to know if plants will invade your garden, no matter how pretty they are. So how do we get rid of the bellflower and goutweed? However, it does . Discover the different types of catmint including Walkers Low and Junior Walker, and also Nepeta cataria (catnip). It sounds like the mint is in a confined area, so it should be okay. And if something spreads where you would rather not have it, simply yank it out! Brightens up a shady spot, but DONT do it!! Mint, oh my god the mint! Unless you have lots of goldfinches that will eat the seeds and keep them under control, dont plant it. When sinking them into the ground, try to keep the container's rim at least an inch (2.5 cm.) I've dug it up used 25 different plant killers and it still won't die. Love perennials? Most of these plants are fantastic and I have never had a problem with any of the besides Vinca Major that the previous owner planted.the worst one is Autumn clematis and even then I let it grow certain places.but it will take over a garden even tho it is beautiful in the fall and smells delightful.just don't do it!!! So I need to put them somewhere outside of the yard. Despite their invasiveness, they still have either beautiful flowers or leaf texture/structure or can be important sources of pollen for bees. Appreciate your advice on some of these others (especially Veronica. Avoid it! I've never noticed that when I've visited, but I think the ditch lilies are a great idea. I planted most of those invasive plants and then some (Lamb's Ears, Hops vine , also invasive, and other plants that were given to me over the years). The buried container for planting mint didn't work for me. Ugh. Wow, those sound like really difficult growing conditions. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I'll have to do a follow up post. Bought some Becky Daisies from an online nursery which bloom all summer long for me, and wanted more of them. It blooms profusely for months on end, from late spring through midsummer. The true catmint species described above is a big invasive plant. I live in the Texas Panhandle and try so very hard to grow some of those flowers and despite "babying" them they do not grow well here. We came home and built a mesh trellis that went up to roof of our house and I bought Virginia Creeper. I also have a yard that is overrun with ferns, lady of the valley and bellflower that I have been picking non-stop for three years, so it does make me a bit more salty. Ivy is the worst thing to plant near a tree or a building. Regret ever bringing it to my new house. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more cold-climate, short-season gardening tips! I am confident it is on Michigan's invasive list. This new hybrid may be the most flamboyant yet. Seek. Never cut the sucker at the ground or root. Shamrocks are . But if you love it you should grow it, no matter what this article says. Unless you like that sort of thing. God bless you all! Happy gardening! It has over taken one raised flower bed and is now spreading to the one below it. I'd love to see your pics! Southern California This is also the best mixture to use if you are battling poison ivy, multiflora rose, virginia creeper, or Oriental bittersweet. The foremost landscape designers and architects are gifted in working with drifting populations of spreading perennial and shrub species. Love lily of the valley and the spiderwort, but they were taking over. Note: Kristen, read the sentences you wrote about affiliate links. 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