Synonym(s): catmint, catwort, field balm: Native Range: Eurasia Selected Images from Invasive.org: View All Images at Invasive.org: . Bookmarked. There are some excellent suggestions in the comments! And so on. The wild raspberries have very small fruit, are prickly, and look extremely untidy at the best of times. Combine 1 gallon (64 oz.) Plant mint plants in bottomless containers that are sunk deep into the ground, or grow them in large containers above ground. Now I cant get under there to pull it all out because my bushes are all leafed out and blooming. No more seedlings under the feeder. Did I miss anything? Disclaimer #2: Just because your favourite plant is on this list doesnt mean its bad or shouldnt be planted. Crocosmia I think it's useful to know if plants will invade your garden, no matter how pretty they are. Catmint doesn't need any fertilizer. I live in Crosslake MN. I've lost track of how many plants I've accidentally scorched cause the tag says full sun, but the poor plant can't handle it here. They are contained to one area. One plant I would add to this list is Purple Globeflower. Please include morning glories. It takes over the garden, lawn, and woods out back. Lol, I feel like that about my garden and my Dad too. The original 2 plants I put in my garden are long gone but I constantly find new plants yards away from the original spots. Apparently the only thing that kills them is drowning in water, so mine are no more. Just have a separate space for these. PS tried in northern Alberta and the Okanagan. Everywhere. It's weird, because it seems like any other kind of day lily doesn't seem to have a spreading problem. Still coming. We will have a hyperlink change arrangement between us! It's invasive and rarely stays where you want it to be. There is no getting rid of it so I embrace the over growth (because I have no choice). Dandelions should always be allowed to grow in lawns. rid of this beautiful plant. You might as well plant kudsu (mile-a-minute) Goats brought in did not control it. Actually, butterflies are attracted to any flower with nectar. If you want to see what an overgrown perennial garden looks like, check out the video below: Disclaimer #1: Some of the plants in this list may not be problematic in your area. If you let it go to seed, though, it will usually die. I'm in Lancaster, PA. I have dug, sprayed, pulled adn never let it go to seed but it is still here! When I do a second post on the subject, I'll have to include that trick in there. The ivy literally chokes the life right out of them. To each their own ~ I saw maybe 6 i'd be mad at myself for planting. Cover the area with wet cardboard, several layers, then a heavy layer of mulch. Photo by: Sandy Pruden / Millette Photomedia. It provides a lovely canopy for our hammock. Give it plenty of space and divide it frequently to tame it. Dont Roto till!!! Its highly invasive and you literally have to burn it out to get rid of it. This true catnip is easily grown full sun to part shade, in average, well-drained soils. So it will get in under fascia and soffits, travel into lofts looking for light and then send shoots back out again under the apex of roofs. Dead head old flowers and you get beautiful roses from June until they are covered in snow. (Even if it made the list.) Someone said it might bring raccoons around and if that happened they would get my koi in the fish pond. This has been an interesting and fun post and comments. Southern California It is erosion prone and hard to mow, consequently the rest of the bed is filled with hardy plants like coneflower, coreopsis, sage, milkweed. Especially over winter creeper and constantly pulling up bindweed. It's not crazy at all! Creeping Jenny on CLEARANCE. Its strong growth does not flop and grows to a broad mound throughout the growing season. May be bothered by thrips, which are best treated with insecticidal soap or neem oil. What a great idea! Also, re: Wisteria--I strongly advise NOT planting it. Never cut the sucker at the ground or root. There is one plant. Found it on Pinterest. I moved from that century home last November and have a DO NOT BUY LIST for my new home which includes almost all the plants, with the exception of daylilies, on your list! In my next life I am going to live along the nw Pacific Coast. Mexican flame vine, it keeps popping up no matter how much you pull them out same for American evergreen, Golden pothos and sweet potato vine. I classify your list as a public service announcement. Any advice on clematis, versus hollyhock versus morning gloy against a retaining wall? I love my Lily of the Valley, and Bee Balm too. Buy or make your own non sprouting bird seed. Yes, they will grow. Perinatal beds are great when you get them timed right. EVERYWHERE! I really like some of these but if I really feel I need them then they'll go in planters. With all the suggestions in the comments I'll have at least 28 more! No weed Carolyn. When it rains, it floods. Ferns, on the other hand, spread via spores but they do so most sparingly. You will see some wilting of top growth within 36 hours, and it will take another 7-10 days for the problem plant to be well and truly dead. During winter we do cut them down to the ground but they do come back every year. Great info to have and consider specified regions or zones. I really enjoyed this article & I'm glad I found it! I live in a zone 3 area, we can't grow them. Nepeta. Those are my pains in the garden. Please use caution reading this list. I live in Ontario in zone 5b. This is the most crazy info I've ever read. My Lemon Mint has not really taken off like this article said it does. . It blooms profusely for months on end, from late spring through midsummer. Catmint blooms throughout summer and fall. Irises! Hallelujah! I am growing many mints. It was sold to me as an Aster plant which I love! :-). Catmint is native to Iran. My mil & I spent years digging it up & spraying layers of roundup everywhere. Catmint (Nepeta) is a genus of perennial herbs in the mint family that also includes catnip (Nepeta cataria).They are extremely easy-to-grow plants with few pests or problems. When I discovered it on our property I didn't know what it was, it is attractive. That seems to keep them under control. In other areas these perennials aren't problems at all. to support the Morning Glory that I didn't plant. Oh my, wow this is a very thorough article! I moved away from the Trumpet vine but still have trouble with Morning Glory,this plant was at my new place so the fight goes on. Last part of it is wrapped around my Bougainvillea. I totally agree. It didn't matter if it landed upside down or not, it would come back the next year. 17. I love having fresh mint, so that was my easy solution! I'm reading this and smiling. I bought it at Lowes about 20 years ago. I'd like to strangle the person that planted it, where my mom now lives, as much as it has strangled the large trees & all other plants, bushes, etc. 'Cat's Pajamas Buy now from Proven Winners I LOVE daisies and would be perfectly content to have them take over a part of my garden, but now that I know it would/could, I can decide if I want to deal with that or not. I had a whole trailer load for the dump.They multiplied quickly despite dying down with frost when they looked a mess. Sadly I have a terrible problem with daylillies. I moved into a home over a year ago whoever was here before me stuck plants in any free space they could find and a lot of them spread.. so, no it hasnt been fun for someone whose not a Sweet Young thing, who has a bad back and other pain issues to try to get my yard under control. garden on folks!!!!! I don't know what zone I'm in, but I'm near the Capitol of NC. My neighbors must think I'm nuts. . Thanks for the info. I can easily dig up a clump of iris to fill in a bare patch for next year - I dont have to dig a huge hole in the clay soil - just partially cover the tubers and theyre good to go. They were the start of a butterfly garden and bird haven. Sigh. You can also propagate through cuttings taken in spring. ), ferns, raspberries, etc to go wild. . As for me that is. I would add a caution for Black Eyed Susan/Rudbeckia. look! Impossible to get rid of. Some species and environmental factors can make them invasive. I only planted 2 of them in small containers in my garden the summer of 2016. But the mint, yes, I'll give you that one. 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. Wish someone had warned me. I've had more birds, butterflies, and bees on the European "bull" thistle than practically any other plant. Its a beautiful coral color, and the Hummingbirds love it. Nepeta faassenii, 17 to 20 inches tall, 24 to 36 inches wide. serious stuff. RELATED: The Dos and Don'ts of Planting Ground Cover. I also agree, I have had most of them except the hated lily,of the valley which is one,of the worst weeds ever. Beginner gardener here, you hit the target audience! Happy gardening! But ferns reproduce by spores, and those carry easily on the wind. 5. Kristen. Talk about work to get rid of. God bless you all! If you've ever grown catmint and were disappointed in how it split open and oozed over onto its neighbors, we have good news! Goutweed dies here. What zone are you in? The second color didn't show up until last year. Japanese catmints (N. subsessilis) will benefit from regular watering to keep the soil moist. OH YES!!!!! I just learned that fish emulshions is a great fertilizer so I bought a bottle of it but havent tried it yet. LOL! Thanks for warning others about the dangers of planting without research! Now it's a jungle out there. The 24 Best Plants to Attract Hummingbirds Catnip vs. Catmint . It was wandering everywhere, including into the two neighbouring yards. DO NOT PLANT. Flower FarmingShifting Roots Essential Gardening Supplies Hello Kristen As someone with a degree in plant and soil sciences and an agricultural extension employee I find this article troubling. It's roots go so deep and When you try to get rid of it it produces lots of suckers!! The plants on this "blacklist" should be more carefully identified, as a number of these are quite misleading. But mine are not as avaseive as some have claimed. All my favorites listed here. Canada anemone is a north American "ground cover" species that spreads rapidly. In my experience in my garden, Ladys Mantel is awfully invasive and pops up all around my stone pathway. Day Lillies, Iris, Roses, lily of the valley, veronica, Hollyhocks????? I had some where the sump pump drains from our basement and all but one plant has died. Photo by Proven Winners. Maybe it would be helpful to put some mulch underneath the spot? Due to its hardiness up to Zone 3, it is a fantastic choice for gardens in the north. It's not fun to put them on the compost heap. I am glad I read through it. My lawn is utterly overrun with it. Yes, I agree. Copyright 2023. When a plants other name is Speedwell, you know its going to overtake your garden in short order. st. johns wort and vinca will grow under them, so will sweet pea. Gardening here is a constant search for "what plant refuses to die" and it's mostly an exercise in futility. Keep in mind that not ALL ferns are invasive! They only bloom in the cooler weather, when it gets warmer in summer, they stop blooming but their stems & leaves remain. They look good in certain areas but other places they are are a pain. Typically, late spring to early summer into early fall, although some varieties bloom earlier and longer. It wasn't long & they were everywhere. Look it up! We had cats, and I planted one catmint plants. Planted outside of its native range, catmint can be somewhat invasive. I personally love a wild garden that produces all summer long. haha. Finally said to H*** with it and grabbed the heavy weed-eater. I prefer things here that grow up and keep the ground clear. LOL Even coming up in a rock walk way. Love this site! Are you sure that the "Campanula" you have pictured isn't Adenophora, sometimes called False Campanula. Hi Joan, I agree, the title is a bit misleading, but I did mention that I'm in zone 2/3 and this article was based on the experiences of my gardening group there. I am enjoying many plants I've never grown before. Personally I prefer native plants. Pick them up? My sister always loved lily of the valley and had a shady area she just let it take over and it smelled and looked lovely too. Offering a change of pace from the typical blue and lavender tones, this cultivar is blanketed by delicately scented snow white flowers from late spring to early fall. This goes to show that what one person considers to be an obvious solution is impossible for others to implement. I Love gardening. Keep It has taken on it's own zip code in my backyard and it just keeps growing. . Sep 01 2021. 14 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 30 inches wide. Apparently there is an app that you can get to help identify plants. Catmint is low maintenance and attracts butterflies and does not migrate the way Russian sage does. My neighbor planted some kind of beach grass in her back yard. ----- Phew, 2 long years later, hubby wanted lawn (yawn) so we put compost on top of decaying bark and sowed grass seed, voila, lovely lawn, and I managed to aquire some of the "land" for a garden for me too! I live in Colorado Springs, CO where growing things can be crazy, you don't know what will come back once planted. I would also add ivy to this list. Oh yes, and unlike one of your readers, I love black eyed Susans and highly recommend this cheerful garden perennial. The similar common name of catmint is given to most other species in the genus. Actually this is great to know -- I need plants that will spread, particularly to provide forage for bees! And the lambs ear I planted from seed Holy crap! That being said, I love growing Bee Balm in my cutting garden and would definitely recommend it to more experienced gardeners. Should the bottom be cut out to allow for drainage and to allow for root developement? If youre reading this and you live somewhere warmer, you might enjoy 50 More Perennials Youll Regret Planting, a compilation of the perennials that have been disastrous for my readers gardening in other zones around the globe. Not possible to get rid of it. But all species of catmint are fragrant, and this is a turn-on for bees and some other insects. this year! I inherited an old garden in Salt Lake City years ago that was overrun with them. When you buy less expensive bird seed there is a lot of waste (filler) that is dropped on the ground and some of it can take over your lawn. Pretty pink flowers very fragile looking. As long as you're okay with them taking over, you'll fill up your yard quickly. If you're really worried, take it out this spring and move it to a pot. My Mom had them in the back yard when I was growing up, and they disappeared before I had to sell the house. I heard for bamboo using a buried container. Unfortunately there is no way to remove the ivy from the tree itself. They would come up and bloom just as the bleeding hearts would cascade over them. Horrible stuff. It's pretty, but it roots DEEP quickly and spreads wide in any soil without additional water in our drought. Zones. Hi Jessica, I'm sorry you feel that way. I agree some are invasive, but I don't mind dividing them &giving them to friends. I've had to battle several of the listed plants in my Zone 7 gardens, but the worst two were Chameleon Plant (Houttonyia cordata) and goutweed (a/k/a/ Bishops weed.) First it depends on where you live and your garden knowledge. I do have it in a pot. So, if we can't overcome them, then let us welcome them help us fund the needy community members. I'm with you on this one. Do not say the plant is bad just because you do not want to / have the time to maintain it. I love Yarrow, especially for making floral arrangements all summer long. This plant ranges in size from 12 inches tall to 24 inches tall. I read somewhere that each day lily blossom only lasts one day. No doubt some of these are TERRIBLE, but not all. Pollinators (like butterflies) need food plants for their caterpillars, too. Thank you! Oh no, that sounds awful! Thank you!!!! I envy those of you complain so much. She also has a few of my other invasive perennials. Oh my gosh, Tansy.the previous homeowners at my house planted it in the perennial bed and it is EVERYWHERE now and completely impossible to get rid of!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the tips about the mint and the hollyhocks! No to mulch. I can't believe no one ever mentions Monkshood. But golly, it's pretty. I prefer the shorter varieties to the huge taller ones. I did the same thing!! It was a lot of hard work to get them under control but I finally did it! I don't want to use herbicides in my compost-only fertilized vegetable garden. Ferns are beautiful, and many are non-invasive. Really!!! They love it. It's an ugly garden but the veggies are beautiful. This cultivar was developed in England and is named for a garden there, not for the plant's size. It's easy to hand pull, but I can think of 1000 things I'd rather do! While my zucchini has leaves that would put the biggest elephant ears to shame, there is no fruit this year. Tansy can produce up to 150,000 seeds per plant and each seed remains viable for up to 15 years. I actually don't have all of these in my yard, just a lot of ferns and bellflower (which I'd be super happy to share!!). 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. Oh good! Exudes a chemical that kills soil fungus needed by tree seedlings to thrive, as well as many other plants. I was reading & thinking.this must be an article for non-gardeners. There are many other plants you can plant that are equally as good for pollinators. This article was originally written with plants that are problematic in zone 3 in mind. Feverfew The bane of my garden is spiderwort. Such a pretty name for a pretty flower. I have many of these plants and do not regret planting any of them. I weed it out many places and just let it grow in a few. It attaches itself to your house & when you pull it off, it takes the house paint with it. All of them are invasive in our climate. I keep most of the daisies on the south side which is separate from my other beds by quite a bit. I love growing a garden & it's hard to find perinneals that can stand our long cold winters so I would love to see how they do this, I'm going to try growing morning glories in a hanging planter if you want my mailing address, email me at. Beautiful except for the evermultiplying shoots that come from the base. I have tried to dig it up, but the roots go 2 to 3 feet in the ground and if you leave the smallest crumb, it will sprout. Is Catmint Invasive . It. 4 - 9. This had me giggling! A very hoity toity landscaping firm planted it my front garden bed as a flowering plant. It pretty quickly became a bush, then a very unruly, woody shrub.. it is too big, with its unattractive, twisty woody parts, for the front of the garden. A number of plants within the Nepeta genus are known as catnip or catmint. ps) this thread has been going for over a year!! However, we have some you don't list that can take over our entire garden in one year. That goes for many trees too. I'm glad you liked it! Yes, irises are also short lived, but I really like the deep purple color of my tall Siberian iris. Mine is like a tree now. These dependable perennials produce a profusion of usually lavender-blue flowers over a long season from late-spring to late-summer. It's never gone out of bounds. You're right. Finally, no more sprouting seeds. Mint doesn't even grow well here. Unless you want it as your lawn or have a horse to feed, dont plant it. It's great to have people share their actual experience. I spent the last 7 weeks repotting plants into BIGGER pots. See how you can maintain Harmony in the unique conditions you live in.how to make your " Weeds " work for you. The standard purple Violet can be super invasive. Hello Kristen - Liked the article. The spiderwort is everywhere in my beds and lawn. Kind of, I live in Saskatchewan, the world's bread basket, or so we're told, lol. I'm not opposed to the hollyhocks, just that they cover everything with their huge leaves the first year b/4 they bloom the second year. over there, or there, nor in that container, or that one! Some folks are restricted to rock gardens. I have a love/hate for 4oclocks. Garlic mustard takes it a step further and poisons native butterflies who mistake it for native mustards. Tennessee as well. Why do you remove ferns?!? We moved 7 years ago..I bet that bed is 100% malva now, lol. It's a shame to "weed out" these beautiful flowers b/c they can't be "controlled" you groom your lawns and gardens to look Home&Garden Perfectsurreal? It is impossible to get rid of. Do not plant English Ivy. It's awful!!!! It would be valuable to educate novice gardeners in these techniques instead of blacklisting certain plants. I see another 10 i'd love to have..invasive or not ! This perennial herb is known to induce a mild euphoria in animals, especially cats. I live in a totally different zone, so have local unique problems. Violets! I fell in love with it at the Garden Center. I love my wisteria though. I should have mentioned that it seems to only be the orange day lilies that are really aggressive. Phooey. I live in zones 8 and 9 and have had terrible problems with purslane and morning glory. I've probably spent 45 minutes, reading intently! 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