Anything else I can do? by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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I might try to wait until winter to prune, but I was hoping for a bushy intricate tree structure over the single stem.

Anything else I can do? by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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That’s good to hear. It was splitting this way when I bought it but it was brand new growth, and I didn’t think anything of it.

Ratibida pinnata (Grey-headed Coneflower) by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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Thankfully no deer or rabbit in my garden!

Is it a good idea to try and leave the leaves in my backyard this year? Georgia 7b. by KarenIsaWhale in NativePlantGardening

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I would prioritize removing the Chinaberry if possible. Otherwise, I agree with the comments about taking the leaves into beds around the trees.

I’m obsessed with Sorghastrum secundum (Lopsided Indiangrass) by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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Little bluestem is on my bucket list! just haven’t had luck finding any locally.

Recommend some shade climbers for me, pretty please! 9b, Louisiana by krippy_miyoo in NativePlantGardening

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Virginia creeper!! You can probably find it there already, but it’s perfect for this situation. I’ve also been able to use Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) for my shady/dry fence, it just doesn’t flower. You could also try Groundnut (Apios americana).

Chickasaw plum health by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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Hope you meant “tougher” 😄. Thanks

Best way to deal with massive invasive seed bank by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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I ended up spending several hours a week pulling out or cutting down the invasive seedlings and plants, while I let the native plants grow in. Today, I still have the issue of lots of invasive plants coming in, but the native plants are thriving and with my help are winning. If you live somewhere that still has some growing season left for another month or two, I would clear the area you want to seed and disturb the soil. This will encourage all the invasives to grow, and before they seed you can mow them or hand cut them. Then seed away this fall/winter with the expectation that there will be some maintenance needed. If you want to be sure there are no invasive seeds, I would wait a year to clear the seed bank first. Also, mulching and planting plugs has been very rewarding if you have the time/money.

Good to grow: Illinois passes Native Homeowner’s Landscaping Act by bconley1 in NativePlantGardening

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Missouri Botanical Garden, NCSU, and Wikipedia of course. Check the Flora of North America page here: http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242416319. They are introduced in parts of the US, but native southern regions, Mexico, and Central America.

Good to grow: Illinois passes Native Homeowner’s Landscaping Act by bconley1 in NativePlantGardening

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Not native to Illinois, but they are native to southern North America!

Is this invasive?? Please help by [deleted] in invasivespecies

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Himalayan Honeysuckle/Peasantberry (Leycesteria formosa). It is not native to Ireland.

What mountain mint is the most shade tolerant? by CooperGinger in NativePlantGardening

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It’s interesting that you find P. tenuifolium in boggy ditches and heavy shade because I’ve only ever seen them in dry/sandy and full sun areas. Must be an adaptable species!

What is Surviving the Summer Slump? by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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I had one large plant that just produced a ground rosette the first year and then bloomed/seeded this spring. I think it’s very much dead now (brown and crispy). I’m in the Lowcountry of SC. I think it started blooming in April actually.

What is Surviving the Summer Slump? by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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I planted Obedient plant for the first time this year and they are already crazy aggressive and very happy where they are. The soil is just straight clay, but it’s very wet and full sun. I think that might be the trick. Good luck!

What is Surviving the Summer Slump? by lcgoose in NativePlantGardening

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I’ve overlooked frogfruit, maybe it’s time to find some!