Invasive plants in Iowa gardens trigger online debates
Veronica Larson Fowler of The Iowa Gardener explains that what counts as invasive varies by region and garden context, with many vigorous plants being desirable or problematic depending on location. She warns about noxious weeds and lists examples like pampas grass, purple loosestrife, mint, and oxeye daisies, plus the need to contain spread in prairie restorations and urban yards.
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Hosta Shadowland Autumn Frost, a 12 inch tall, 24 inch spread variety, features frosty blue foliage with wide yellow margins turning creamy in summer. It is a sport of 2010 Hosta of the Year First Frost and is part of Proven Winners’ Shadowland series with strong landscape pairing potential alongside hydrangeas and impatiens.
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