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Post by desertwoman on Oct 13, 2019 13:41:06 GMT -5
As beautiful and drought tolerant as they are, I have added russian sage to my Do Not Grow List.(someone mentioned to me, this summer, that it is now on an official Do Not Grow List- I think she said Master Gardeners?)
Official or not, I have been pulling them out, a few at a time since early spring. They spread aggressively with runners and seedlings. And when I had 21 plants in various spots, I could not keep up with keeping them contained. They were moving into our lane, into flower beds and native grass lawns. Everywhere. I am down to 11 and I will pull more out over the next year.
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Oct 13, 2019 14:57:13 GMT -5
desertwoman, thanks for that info. I had planned to add some, but if I do, I'll at least know where to put them so their spreading can be advantageous.
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Post by Tomato Z on Oct 13, 2019 20:56:34 GMT -5
Thanks, desertwoman. Because of their drought tolerance, it seems like so many neighborhoods around here have the sage. I have a friend down the street from us that just loves the 'lavender' everywhere! No amount of explanation will change her mind, even sharing some of my real lavender. Oh well. |
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Post by Mumsey on Oct 14, 2019 4:21:41 GMT -5
I have some that is in partial shade, it's not invasive but has been spreading. It's on my removal list as well.
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Post by binnylou on Oct 14, 2019 6:41:13 GMT -5
I have two Russian Sages, and while they get nowhere like desertwoman’s, I think I’ll keep them. Mine seem to know where home is and don’t wander much. I love that blue color. |
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Post by ahntjudy on Oct 14, 2019 9:36:39 GMT -5
Off topic briefly... desertwoman ...I'm sorta feeling the same way about oregano here as you feel about the sage... It's trying to take control... I'm quite partial to the oregano though cuz it's such a bee magnet...It's taking advantage of that fact... |
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Post by tom 🕊 on Oct 14, 2019 9:50:15 GMT -5
I'm sorta feeling the same way about oregano here as you feel about the sage... It's trying to take control Don't you use it? It's the most useful herb I have. It is overrunning the thyme, and I need to use more. I read last night that oregano contains beta-caryophyllin (E-BCP), a dietary cannabinoid, so I wondered if it could be a sleep aid and had a small cheese sandwich with fresh oregano before going to bed. I slept well, but one time doesn't prove anything. |
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Post by ahntjudy on Oct 14, 2019 10:08:06 GMT -5
Yep, tom 🕊 , I use oregano but I have so much of it...It's like a small hedge...and spreading to here and there where it never was before...Some places, that's okay...others not so much... |
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