Early last May, to my surprise, there were 1000's of G.O seedlings growing under the arbor and along the fence. I kinda freaked that 3 plants could produce that many volunteers so I pulled them all! Within a week they were all back.

I was sure the pole beans I planted along the fence last year would eventually shade out the G.O and they'd be unable to bloom. NOT! So, I laid down a thick mulch of shredded hardwood but that didn't stop them either. Thus began a summer long ritual of pulling morning glory seedlings every week. This continued until a frost. I made sure that none of the flowers that made it by me were able to go to seed.

Well lo and behold the warm temps we've had the last week has brought out a new crop of G.O seedlings. Not as many as last spring this time but a lot. Will it ever end!!?

I'll just stick to growing my old standby heavenly blue from here on.

I felt the same way about Scarlett O'Hara last year. I think I managed to get most of those out, too. Any of the I. purpurea cultivars seem invasive to me.

Nonetheless, it's still not as bad as shiso (perilla)! I am still pulling out seedlings of that after planting one about 4 years ago. I try to get them all, and lo and behold there is always one hiding AND BLOOMING under a big plant - enough to scatter seeds from here to eternity.

I hate the smell of this plant, too! Yuck!

Susan

I also have scarlett o'hara that I was afraid to plant after my experience with Grandpa.

Oh well.

And Grandpa Ott just keeps on coming. Seeds are still germinating by the dozens...even 3 years after planting.
I went out this morning and pulled 5-6 dozen seedlings.

This vine is determined to grow!!!!!!!!

Oh no...don't say that!! LOL!! What have I done?!!