Acanthus mollis - Bears Breeches

[Ezee]

Evening all!

Any tips on getting rid of this plant?

It was in our small front garden when we moved in 10yrs ago and i am STILL trying to remove it after all this time!

I have tried digging it up, covering it up and for the past 2yrs every bit of new leaf gets sprayed with weedkiller.

It still keeps coming

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[Matt94]

Never even heard of it - but may i ask what weedkiller you are using and where on the plant you are spraying it?

[Ezee]

Hi Matt,

Copious amount of Roundup..

I have sprayed all over the leaves and stem on a dry day and re spraying any remaining green areas a couple of days later. I then leave it to completely die down for a few weeks before removing.

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[piskieinboots]

Oh I love it - send some my way please please please

[zazen999]

I'd dig it up and sell it [like I do with my horseradish]...on ebay. At least then it's funding other activities.

[veggiechicken]

I like it too and don't find it invasive - it is a bit spiky though. I cherish mine!!