Your plant nemesis

[bridgetmkennitt]

We all have at least one. It's that plant that you try to grow and grow, but for some reason or another, it just dies or doesn't bloom or doesn't grow any vegetables.

What plant do you consider your nemesis?

Comments

[gchick]

I've killed mint. Worse, I've repeatedly killed mint, both in multiple gardens and on multiple attempts in the same garden.

[bridgetmkennitt]

I've killed mint too, so you're not alone. I want mint, but alas, mint does not want me.

[mmegaera]

That is seriously impressive of you.

[malnpudl]

It really is.

[redsnake05]

I've killed mint, but it really is just too hot here, and I can blame that, right? I feel you on this one, though, because it's one of those things that should grow, isn't it?

[bridgetmkennitt]

Yes, you can totally blame the heat for mint killing. That's what I blame for why my lavender died recently.

Alas, plants never do what they should do.

[loligo]

Not all mint is created equal - some varieties are definitely more finicky than others. In my climate (middle of the US, hot humid summers), chocolate mint is the toughest.