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You can't blame me. I'm a northerner. I knew it grew like crazy in the south, but I would see small, well-behaved wisteria trees here in NY, so I thought it would be a beautiful addition to my garden. It took years to do anything, and finally bloomed after about 7 years. Suddenly, it took off, spreading runners everywhere! I didn't realize the full extent until I discovered it growing into the house siding today. Yikes! I got my clippers out and began pulling and clipping it out.
I got everything I could, and will pull more wisteria out of the siding once it dies. I also hunted for and pulled runners out of the soil, as close to the original trunk as as possible. This one is going to need constant checking!
Does Wisteria have any herbal usages? I'll have to do some research. Maybe I should make wreath bases with the vines.
What about you? Have you ever planted anything you've regretted?
It's time to harvest the catnip. I've got Jewelweed infusing and drying, and lemon balm drying. Love lemon balm tea, and using it in lip balms. I really should cook one of my daylily blooms and see what it tastes like. Have you ever eaten them?
What are your flowers and herbs doing now? I'd love to hear.
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The only thing I have ever regretted planting was a japanese lantern. Bought one at our Farmer's Market years ago. Decided to get rid of it when it became infested with something and I couldn't get rid of the creatures. I am still, 5 years after the fact, pulling out new plants in the lawn and the rest of my garden. Taklk about a persistent plant...
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