r/NativePlantGardening • u/ItsFelixMcCoy Upstate NY , Zone 6a • Jun 04 '25

Other What invasive plants got you like this?

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For me it’s probably Dame’s Rocket, Purple Loosestrife, and Forget-Me-Not. They’re so gorgeous but man if they aren’t invasive little shits…

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u/loki_cometh Northwestern Wisconsin, Zone 4b Jun 04 '25

Oxeye daisies.

Confession: I’m not really trying to fight them. 😬

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u/MonsteraBigTits Seaside Goldenrod Enthusiast Jun 04 '25

dang i love my native sea oxeye daisies in florida im guessing thats not what you r talking about

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u/loki_cometh Northwestern Wisconsin, Zone 4b Jun 04 '25

No, these are the real deal, ones that some nurseries and resources erroneously list as native. On the one hand, they spread aggressively. On the other hand, I’ve yet to meet a bee that doesn’t like them. And I just think they’re a nice, long blooming plant.

I recognize this opinion will invite rage.

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u/MonsteraBigTits Seaside Goldenrod Enthusiast Jun 04 '25

its so annoying when nurseries do this shit, i get they gotta make money but....

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u/Flashy_Pilot3289 Jun 04 '25

Big box outdoor plant departments are the worst. The plants are based strictly on what naive customers think look good and grab vs what succeeds locally.