Perennials 2019 Perennials

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AppleJacks

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Pomegranates
Elderberry (2) (Nova and York)
Blueberries
Dragon Fruit
Passion Fruit
Blackberries
Strawberries (2 planters full)
Kiwi
Fig
Jerusalem Artichokes

Planted before this year :
Moringa
Lemon
Calamondins (I don't know what we were thinking)
Grapes

Fingers crossed.
 
naturallysweet

naturallysweet

Has No Life - Lives on TB
Make sure the Jerusalem artichokes are either where you want them permanently, or in a place where you can mow or work till to kill them . They can be invasive.
 
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moldy

Veteran Member
Planted one rose, 3 elderberry (black lace - will need to plant a pollinator next year), 1 viburnum, 2 juniper, 4 Oregon grape. Most of these were planted for herbal preparations.
 
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Weft and Warp

Senior Member
1. We have grown jerusalem artichokes for years--with our clay soil, we have no problems with them becoming invasive--that, and the deer love to eat them. I was worried about their possible invasiveness back when I first planted them, but things have worked out fine.

This year I would like to also grow another variety of jerusalem artichokes--a nearby herb farm grows a different variety which has a slightly reddish color in the roots and tastes a little "nuttier" instead of the potato-like taste which mine have. (I need to find out the names of these varieties).

2. I need to plant another apple tree (or 2 to 3...). My current apple trees have almost reached the end of their lifespan and I need to start new ones before the old ones quit producing and die off the rest of the way.
3. I will plant a few more blueberry bushes to add to what I already have.
4. I want some sweet cicily--I love flavored water and sweet cicily- flavored water tastes good. There are lots of other perennial herbs I would like to start too, but that list is pretty long.
5. Plenty of elderberries--we just need to pick the berries before others get to them first, same with the wild blueberries, blackberries and dewberries.
6. I've always wanted to start something different each year--and pawpaws are on that list, so are highbush cranberries--we'll see.....
 
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AppleJacks

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The Jerusalem Artichokes tasted so good ( we had our first crop this year) and they are planted out of the way - I hope they do get a little invasive LOL
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
I need to unbury mine next spring, OC put a bunch of stuff (wood, fence posts, etc.) on top of them so only a couple came up this year. We have black clay and are not invasive for us either.
 
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Weft and Warp

Senior Member
spinner said:
Be careful where you plant it, sweet cicely - Myrrhis odorata, can become very invasive. The roots get huge and it also spreads wantonly by seed.
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Ok, Thanks! I guess they're similar to horseradishes in that respect, then...hard to get rid of once they've taken over.....
 
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AppleJacks

Contributing Member
so it's May 10 - when does this invasiveness thing start popping up? I really thought they were perennial. I am in Florida and hungry.
 
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seraphima

Veteran Member
Perennials up noth here include horseradish, chives, mints, comfrey, salmonberries, raspberries, strawberries, rose hips, rhubarb, serviceberries, black and red currants, and usually some other herbs like thyme and summer savory, if given a little protection.
 
dioptase

dioptase

Veteran Member
Perennials here in CA zone 9 are chives, garlic chives, oregano (foliage dies back but not the plant), mint, bunching onions, and "wild" arugula (the yellow flowered kind). I haven't grown berries for years, but raspberries for sure are perennial, and a friend has a strawberry patch.
 
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AppleJacks

Contributing Member
AppleJacks said:
Pomegranates
Elderberry (2) (Nova and York)
Blueberries
Dragon Fruit
Passion Fruit
Blackberries
Strawberries (2 planters full)
Kiwi
Fig
Jerusalem Artichokes

Planted before this year :
Moringa
Lemon
Calamondins (I don't know what we were thinking)
Grapes

Fingers crossed.
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Finally 27 lil pomegranates - yes, I counted LOL Cannot wait to try them.

The dragonfruit started to produce one last year but then it died. Moringa lemons calamondins and strawberries all feeding us well. Jerusalem artichokes were a great one time crop...never seen again. Blueberries and mulberries looking good for harvest soon.
 
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summerthyme

Administrator
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AppleJacks said:
Finally 27 lil pomegranates - yes, I counted LOL Cannot wait to try them.

The dragonfruit started to produce one last year but then it died. Moringa lemons calamondins and strawberries all feeding us well. Jerusalem artichokes were a great one time crop...never seen again. Blueberries and mulberries looking good for harvest soon.
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Yum! Nothing like having your own fresh fruit!

Summerthyme
 
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