Vines and Climbers: are trumet vines really actually EVIL??, 1 by HollyAnnS

HollyAnnS wrote:
I love my Trumpet vine. Although I warn everyone that sees it. It isn't a plant for everyone or every place. I think it is a bit less invasive in the more northern climates but I need to dig out runners a couple of times a year to keep it under control. They come up within approx 15ft of the trellis but some of those might be seeded rather than runners. Mostly in the Evergreen planting next to the trellis. Those that come up in the grass just get mowed and aren't a problem at all. I haven't seen it spread beyond our property to neighboring yards or woods. I would call it aggressive more than invasive. I would be very careful planting it near flower beds. I can't really remember when I planted it but it must be at least 20 years old.