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How do we eradicate the Chameleon plant? We want to replant a large section of our yard that has been invaded by this species. We cannot dig it out ...
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Asked July 02, 2024, 5:58 AM EDT
How do we eradicate the Chameleon plant? We want to replant a large section of our yard that has been invaded by this species. We cannot dig it out so need other means. Does it take several growing seasons to accomplish this? We intend to have the area professionally landscaped once we determine the plant is gone.
Clermont County Ohio
Expert Response
Dear Sherry,
Unfortunately the answers to your questions are not happy ones. Here is an extension answer that is a good overview and has a link to more information.
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=754675
The bottom line seems to be that digging out the area, or removing the good plants and exterminating the bad, or using chemicals is recommended by all of the sources I found. If you are not going to dig then the chemical path is what is left.
I hope you find a way to remove this terribly invasive plant from your garden.
Unfortunately the answers to your questions are not happy ones. Here is an extension answer that is a good overview and has a link to more information.
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=754675
The bottom line seems to be that digging out the area, or removing the good plants and exterminating the bad, or using chemicals is recommended by all of the sources I found. If you are not going to dig then the chemical path is what is left.
I hope you find a way to remove this terribly invasive plant from your garden.
