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You're right about flowers and mothers... Roses remind me of my sweet MIL, and daisies remind me of my mom. I'm doubly blessed... not only was I raised by a garden-loving mother, I married a man whose mother approaches gardening with both passion and elegance.
I love them, too, and we have thousands of them at the edge of our woods! I like to have a bouquet of them in the house all during their blooming season.
Unfortunately, they're considered an invasive, noxious weed in every state! Before I knew that, I brought some to another DGer, and found out she could get in trouble if anyone reported her planting them! As soon as I saw that info, I called and told her to throw them away...I was so embarrassed...Sheesh...
hi Critter :) really enjoyed your article! I have a pot here of winter sown ox-eye daisies and really didn't know anything about them or where I should plant them...I'll plant them in a special spot for my mom and share your article with her about your mom :)
KY, I know... that's why I gave their "weed" status a passing mention and included the PF link. Regulations vary state to state, but I didn't realize any state had actually restricted their planting. It's always a good idea to look up the invasive species list for your area before planning/planting your garden. Just how "invasive" or troublesome a plant is varies a lot with location, so checking local lists and PF reports can really help.
Diana, that's really sweet... I'm glad you've got some for your garden, and I hope your mom likes them too!
Yep, you can be fined $100 per plant in Connecticut, for example.
I'm sorry, didn't mean to put a damper on such a hearwarming article. I love them, too!
