I had to eradicate the aster fricarti from my garden. I wasn't happy about taking it out, but it had to go. My garden is small, and the aster, that's been here for 10 years, has finally done too much. It's coming up in the center of ornamental grasses, and smothering succulents. It's retreated to areas that I can't easily access. Under agave and aloe. Ugh. I've always encouraged people to plant asters They're so friendly, and reliable, now I will add aggressive and opportunist.
They're lovely and when there's enough room to naturalize, they're perfect. A small garden is trickier, even when you're diligent about keeping it in its designated area. There will always be rogue runners who will escape you.
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