Agapanthus
Common weeds
- Scientific name
- Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis
- Description
- Perennial herb forming dense leafy clumps. Roots fleshy-fibrous.
- Weed category
- Enironmental weed
- How to indentify
- Glossy flat dark green strap leaves with sheathing base. Stout, hollow erect flowering stem. Flowerhead is ball-shaped with many flowers on stalks, blue to white. Winged seeds.
- How it spreads
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Regenerates from seed and root fragments.
- Environmental impact
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Abundant weed in the shire. Regenerate readily, invading bushland areas.
Seriously impacts and threaten the indigenous biodiversity of the region by out-competing local species. Sale of plants is currently unregulated.
- Suggested plant replacement
- Removal methods
- Plant specific removal methods
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Hand weed ensuring all roots removed while minimising disturbance to surrounding soil. Remove seed heads first to prevent spread of seeds. Roots need to be disposed of carefully as regrowth will occur readily.
Better spray results can be achieved by cutting or mowing leaves first to stimulate new growth. Follow up all methods to ensure all plants have been destroyed.
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- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
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