Well they are pretty flowers! An easy way to limit their profligate habits is, just as they're running to seed, grasp the whole plant, leaves and all, then with a sharp twist, yank the whole thing out. It won't get rid of the deep taproot, new foliage will soon come in to fill the gap. Wouldn't recommend composting the seed heads either. They are easy to remove when small, but more of a challenge when established.
Isn't it interesting how some people cannot grow plants that most people regard as virtually weeds? I have never, ever been able to get welsh poppy to settle here - though I did eventually get lily of the valley to get going. japanese anemones grow, but do not spread, unlike oregano which in its various guises is absolutely everywhere, along with hardy geraniums!
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Isn't it interesting how some people cannot grow plants that most people regard as virtually weeds? I have never, ever been able to get welsh poppy to settle here - though I did eventually get lily of the valley to get going. japanese anemones grow, but do not spread, unlike oregano which in its various guises is absolutely everywhere, along with hardy geraniums!
They look a little like the yellow poppies in my garden which just keep going and going and going!!!!!