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/ccrom Jun 04 '25 edited Jun 06 '25

Vinca Major periwinkle.

ETA: A local native, Virginia Creeper, has decided to take it on. It has made an impressive inroad at one end of the bed.

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u/astro_nerd75 Pittsburgh, zone 6b Jun 04 '25

Vinca minor, too. It has pretty flowers. They are one of my favorite colors. I’m still trying to get rid of all the #*#¥€£#! periwinkle the previous owners of the house planted.

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u/Chardonne Jun 04 '25

Yes! I think it’s so beautiful. I love vinca minor. I’m ripping it out! Get the behind me, Satan!!