Is this a weed?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Bashy, May 20, 2010.

  1. Bashy

    Bashy Gardener

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    Hi,
    I have a bed with perrenials and for the last 2 years i've just left it to it's own devices.
    This year, these have turned up.
    Last year I did plant some wildflife attracting seeds in the bed and I'm thinking they are either 1 of the wildlife attracting flowers I planted which have self seeded, or they are weeds.
    Can anyone help. Don't know wether to dig them up. Gonna do all my planting tomorrow, so if they are weeds I need to know asap as I can dig them up and replace with new plants.
    Cheers
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  2. Sussexgardener

    Sussexgardener Gardener

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    Yep, looks like Willowherb. Grows quite tall, with pretty pink flowers...that go to seed and get EVERYWHERE!

    But very easy to pull up, strange for a weed, it has a very small root system.
     
  3. Onei

    Onei Apprentice Gardener

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    Yes it looks like one to me, and it isn't the most attractive plant if it is one!
     
  4. Victoria Plum

    Victoria Plum Gardener

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    Looks beautiful on all the verges of the roads around here though, in the summer

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