Thanks Jean for sharing... Ann...I planted one 6 in. plant in May 2003 and now it has spread to an area approx 6 ft x 6 ft. It sends out runners/suckers by the dozens - I have to pull them every couple of days. In my research, it seems that OR and WA have declared it an invasive plant and take steps to eradicate it from public areas. It may be just this type of Butterfly Bush, but this one grows like crazy...

:D I feel that way about it too, but if that's what you like, hey, go for it! It just seems especially odd with these people, because EVERY single thing about their house that can be red, is red. Even their garage doors! And then that huge stand of orange daylilies. I'm talking a BIG stand of them...it has to be 20' x 10' or something like that. Oh ostrich, I had an even better thought about craigslist: What if you advertised them as "You dig 'em, you can have 'em?" Then he may not even have to break his back getting them out! :) I'll bet you anything someone would come and dig them up!

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, is generally able to kill any green and growing vegetation upon which it is applied. While I've never used it or its many, many generic equivalents to kill this plant, I can think of no reason why it should not work. As with any pesticide, it is essential to read and follow directions. +oM ps......though not a FL resident, I have to be honest-I kind of get a kick out of seeing Sanseveria naturalized down there. Is it really causing problems, or do you just not like to see it? I'm in the native landscaping business, but I long ago determined that every exotic naturalized species is not a problem, though some sure are!

If you still have Ajuga, I would love to have some too. will pay postage or trade with you. I have many types of flowers and herbs will be glad to share.