Is this a Weed?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by erenthae, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. erenthae

    erenthae Apprentice Gardener

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    I have been told this is a weed. I am new to gardening and am starting work on a very poorly maintained garden left by previous owners...

    My garden is overgrown with these 'flowers' but are they weeds?

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  2. Alice

    Alice Gardener

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    Hello and welcome to the forum Erinthae :sign0016:
    I don't know what that plant / weed is, but it's nothing special.
    I would just treat it as a weed in among the other jungle there - nothing special to be rescued.
    I hope you get on great with your garden.
     
  3. theruralgardener

    theruralgardener Gardener

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    Green Alkanet, so it depends on what you intend to do with your plot! It could stay if you are going for a wilder, natural look?
     
  4. NewGardener

    NewGardener Gardener

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    Is it not comfrey?

    EDIT> It's Green Alkanet. Flowers on comfrey are different :)
     
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