Not every perennial is meant for a container—and even seasoned gardeners can be surprised by which ones struggle! While container planting has its perks (like easy portability), it can also restrict your plant’s growth and even shorten its lifespan.

Unfortunately, some perennials are just destined for the ground. Here, we asked experts to share which ones you should never grow in containers, so you have a thriving mix of potted and in-ground plants.

Ward Dilmore , founder and head landscape designer at Petrus Luxury Estate Landscaping Company

Andy Wu , founder of Backyard Oasis

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Bamboo

“Bamboo takes the top spot among container disasters,” says Andy Wu, founder of Backyard Oasis. “The rhizome grows with such vigour

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