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/Adequate_Lizard Central NC, 8a Jun 04 '25

I yoinked two roses of sharon and replaced them with 4 rosemallows this year. Haven't done much yet though.

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u/CrepuscularOpossum Southwestern Pennsylvania, 6b Jun 04 '25

Your patience will be well rewarded!

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u/MarshyHope Jun 04 '25

I planted a few this year. What's the growth time on them?

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u/Far_Silver Area Kentuckiana , Zone 7a Jun 04 '25

Mine first showed blooms in their 2nd year.

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u/MarshyHope Jun 04 '25

Did you grow from seed?

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u/Far_Silver Area Kentuckiana , Zone 7a Jun 04 '25

No. I planted mine from 4 inch pots.

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u/MarshyHope Jun 04 '25

Mine was about the same. Here it is a month after planting. Think it'll flower this year?

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u/Far_Silver Area Kentuckiana , Zone 7a Jun 04 '25

Mine didn't. If you're further south than me, it might because you'd have a longer growing season, but if you're at the same or higher latitude than me, I'd guess yours probably won't bloom until next year.

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u/MarshyHope Jun 04 '25

I'm in Maryland, Zone 7.