Can these be a pest....

I have some Bears Breeches seed ( sorry can't think of it's proper name..something beginning with A ). I do like the look of them but I have heard that they can become invasive and once established they are hard to get rid off. Hubs would never forgive me ,he's still getting over the Ox- Eyed Daisies that self seed absolutely everywhere!!!...including his precious lawn!!!!

I was wondering as to whether they could be grown in pots, this would at least solve the problem of their roots spreading out of control.

Any thoughts or words of wisdom please.

 

Acanthus
Well it does sucker but it didn't like my allotment.

 

My neighbours grow it in a raised bed and it behaves itself fairly well, but I'm pretty sure theirs is Acanthus spinosus, I've heard mollis is quite invasive so I think it probably depends on the species, Upsy.

Ah, this article by Monty seems to confirm my suspicions...

Well worth waiting for: With spires up to 8ft tall, acanthus makes a majestic statement in your border, says Monty Don. Plant it now for a dramatic display next summer | Daily Mail Online

Nick

 

Thanks everyone... Not sure which seeds I have, I might leave it then as I would hate things to get out of control. Have to admit the Ox-Eyed Daisies were ( and still are) an absolute pain in the butt...they are popping up everywhere still . I still have 2 clumps of it as I like it , but hubs wants did of them.

Once again thanks for all your replies

 

We've got bear's nickers and it was in a big pot, now there's more nickers outside

 

I grow Acanthus hungaricus and it doesn't sucker, the clump slowly bulks up, although if you try to remove it any bits of root left sprout, I believe this is the case with other Acanthus species.

 

Thanks @Jiffy and @NigelJ ,the more I learn about it the more I don't think I want it!!