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Old 16-03-2010, 04:42 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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"bobharvey" wrote in message
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On 16 Mar, 13:05, "Jeff Layman" wrote:

There are very few invasive bulbs, particularly on clay soil. But one I
would particularly avoid is common muscari (grape hyacinth).


They are attractive, though.


Someone once though Japanese knotweed attractive enough to merit space in
the garden...

Snowdrops can spread like buggery too, but who cares? They are lovely
at the moment.


Snowdrops and muscari are like the tortoise and the hare when it comes to
spreading.

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Jeff