Plant/Weed ID

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  1. welshcake

    welshcake Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello, could anyone help to ID this? I’ve tried Google search and the helpful weed identifier article in this forum but can’t pin it down. Thanks

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    Looks like a willowherb to me. There are loads of different varieties
     
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    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      I don't know what it is but it comes up all over the place around here.
       
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        Yes I’ve got loads of it too! It’s in a bit of a wildlife area and takes ages to remove them one by one. If it’s a “nice” weed, I may just leave some clumps to fill the gaps
         
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          Thanks. Google identified it as a willow herb too but I wasn’t sure if it was right as the pictures looked different.
           
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            I get loads of that too. Often wonder if I should let it grow while I'm pulling it out!
             
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              If you let it seed, you will never be rid of it.
               
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                There are several different types of Willowherb. All of them are real nuisances. I’d get rid of that clump and keep my eyes open for any more.
                 
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                  Thanks both. I did wonder if that may be an issue . I’ll carry on digging it up!
                   
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                    Even if you don't let it seed, you'll still not get rid of it!:wallbanging:
                     
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