Lysimachia

I'm sure you already know this, and that I am teaching Scotsgran to suck eggs here, but this plant, which is very pretty, is a real garden thug. Very useful in a problem corner for keeping weeds at bay as it outgrows anything, even ground elder. I inherited masses of it in my last garden and fought with it for over 20 years. I eventually found a use for it on a wide boundary bank to suppress a very determined selection of weeds.

I find it very easy to get rid of when it outgrows its alloted area. I guess it could be a thug if you don't restrict its growth every year. Your idea for getting rid of weeds is a good one for anyone faced with a similar problem Oj. Good tip here for anyone offerd plants from friends gardens - if it pulls out easily to give you a decent root you can be sure it will need to be watched. The creeping jenny Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' was all over my garden before I realised it was making a takeover bid. Now it is restricted to pots.

I like the creeping one for hanging baskets. It gives a glow to them and it certainly can grow.

I got my first small root of it from a friend years ago. I don't think I could do without it as a filler etc in pots and baskets.

I was given a small cutting of this last year - didn't realise it was so invasive!!! Will it help if I put a barrier round it?

It is almost surface rooting so give it a dig with a fork and pull out what you do not want. Because it creeps along the ground I think it would jump any barrier.

Ok thanks for that Scotsgran. I'll just have to keep on top of it then.