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06-07-2018 09:35 AM - edited 06-07-2018 09:38 AM
Help gardeners. I was at the farmer's market yesterday and purchased a lemon verbena seedling to round out a six pack of herbs. It smelled so good! And I thought of lemon verbena tea right from my garden.
Now I've done a little research and see it can get huge.
Any tips on how I can keep this under control? Is it a plant that seeds everywhere? If so I may not even plant it - TIA!
06-07-2018 10:27 AM
Just FYI, for a plant that sends out roots that create new plants,(that you don't want). Plant the invasive plant in a large pot you bury in the garden. So you would bury in the ground a larger pot, like a 10 or 12 inch pot. then inside that pot, plant the invasive plant. Now the roots can't go farther then the 10/12 inch pot. You'll still have to watch it, cause they can be sneaky, they can adapt.
06-07-2018 10:52 AM
@PilatesLover I thought I would never get rid of it in my herb garden. It spreads like crazy after sending out runners. I ended up destroying my herb bed.
06-07-2018 10:56 AM - edited 06-07-2018 10:59 AM
I plant invasive plants in a hanging planter shaped like a broad, shallow bowl.
Everything stays under control.
06-08-2018 10:45 AM
@fluffysmom wrote:@PilatesLover I thought I would never get rid of it in my herb garden. It spreads like crazy after sending out runners. I ended up destroying my herb bed.
@fluffysmom Oh my!!!!! Thank you for the warning.
I think I will just put it in a large pot and enjoy it for this season.
Thank you for your input, everyone.
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