When I went to the Amish Nurseries a while back, with Isobelle GoLightly's Lady, one of the plants I picked up was False Spirea. As you can see, it's a gorgeous plant. However, it has turned out to be a good illustration of how invasive plants get into our native habitat. Yup, it's not a native plant. And, it is aggressive and spreads rapidly.
I didn't know that when I bought it, and neither, probably, would anyone else who bought the same type of plant. I know now, and I'll keep mine under strict control, but there will be some who won't, and the plant will escape into the wild. I guess you can't stop nurseries from selling plants like this, but, I wish that they would at least give people some warning about them
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I'll come up and eat it for you Auntie Louise! It's pretty!
It sure is a pretty plant... but the sellers should really provide such information for conscious consumers.
I've seen this plant in photos, but had no idea of its growing habits--THANKS for the information and warning.
It is pretty, but you need not worry about me, I would kill it, most likely.
That's really a pretty plant. Out here, there's a few plants, like purple loosestrife, that are so invasive it's illegal to cultivate them.
GACK! Take it back and demand a refund!!! This plant is a SERIOUS invader. Talk to the nursery folks, too. I have found that MANY of the plants I was encouraged to purchase at my favorite nursery are invasives and I have been slowly eliminating them from my property now. I just cringe at the money wasted. One would think that RESPONSIBLE nurseries would know better - forget that people want these plants because they are popular - do the right thing and EDUCATE your customers and then sell them non-invasive alternatives, of which there are many. If you like, I can send you a list of alternatives - just send me your address! (ejrathbone@gmail.com)
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