Houttunyia for dog area under black walnut?

rizzir

18 years ago

DOyou think this Houttunyia would live under a black walnut, under a dog?

-Regina

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
18 years ago
Why not just plain mulch?
rizzir
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18 years ago
It's a very large area. Also, she's a long-haired dog and it gets in her fur.
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reneecd
18 years ago
Regina,
Houttunyia, aka chameleon plant, is really REALLY invasive. Now the juglone toxin from the black walnut that inhibits most things from growing might slow it down, but unless the tree is surrounded by concrete I would worry about it escaping into the happier environment of your sunnier toxin-free yard. Most people, including me, wish that they had never planted it. So, what to do? Maybe the following link will give you some ideas. Good luck!
Renee

Here is a link that might be useful: OSU info on black walnut toxicity to plants
rizzir
Original Author
18 years ago
It does not look like the Houttunyia or the Ajuga are going to make it... I planted at the base of the tree and a few days ago, and kept them watered, but they are already shriveled. I guess it's just as well, with the Houttunyia. It seemed too succulent to deal with the dog anyway - it snapped easily. The Bishop's weed is doing well at the base of the tree so far (the definition of "well" being "not dead or dying-looking") and the creeping jenny is so happy I see new leaves on it. Again, that's directly at the base of the tree. All the yarrow I planted at the base is dead and gone, but yarrow I planted about 6 feet out is still alive.

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