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Old 02-06-2010, 01:54 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Plants that pretty much stay in their place.

Jeff Thies wrote:
Bill who putters wrote:
I've had no problems with cone flowers or Japanese holly or maples.
I sort of like invasive plants


I can understand that. No one ever has trouble with their honey suckle
or wisteria looking bad. Invasive plants always look strong and healthy.


but as I age I'm thinking more varied
pines about. SLOW GROWING.


So what we want is a plant with the all the vigor of an invasive
species, but a slow growing vigor.

I've given up on that and am just settling for invasive species that
the neighbors don't complain about. I'll let you know when I find one!

Jeff


Japanese Yew is very vigorous; nothing seems to bother it. It trims
beautifully, and grows s-l-o-w-l-y, especially when it's small. FWIW.

Tony M.