Anybody grow this in their pond...

[Relic]

Houttuynia cordata ‘Plena’ - Orange peel plant​

I've had a pot of this stuff in my pond for several years. It blooms OK, never really goes wild, and just quietly does its thing in its pot. Until last year. Now I am finding it out in my yard 20 - 30 feet from the pond. It's coming up everywhere - and it is not a boggy area. I am baffled. Happy, but baffled...and the past two winters here have been brutal.

 

[mrsclem]

Chameleon plant, its a member of the mint family and is considered invasive in some areas. I had it in my bog but removed it because it was taking over.
You may not be so happy if it takes over your yard! Made that mistake with pennywort.

 

[Relic]

Thanks for the heads-up. I had a pot of mint on my front porch many years ago. It ended up in the flower beds and began expanding in all directions, much like the Federal Government. Took a few weeks to finally pull it all up - it was everywhere.

I'll keep an eye on this new interloper. I've got plenty of RoundUp if needed...

 

[GBBUDD]

Thanks for the heads-up. I had a pot of mint on my front porch many years ago. It ended up in the flower beds and began expanding in all directions, much like the Federal Government. Took a few weeks to finally pull it all up - it was everywhere.

I'll keep an eye on this new interloper. I've got plenty of RoundUp if needed...

I HAD SOME MINT GET INTO MY BOG I NEVER BOUGHT the stuff and it filled the bog within two years it's not going back in the new setup

 

[lvray]

began expanding in all directions, much like the Federal Government.

And stupid people.

 

[bagsmom]

About 20 years ago, I had a friend offer to share a really pretty pass along plant she got from a friend of hers. It was Chameleon plant. It has taken over my garden beds. Grrrrrr. It is a very pretty plant - but it does not behave at all! If you are able to dig it out before it gets even more out of control, that would be good!