potroast
Portland, Or
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:02 am Post subject: Small Pink Flower & Star-like Shiny Leaves |
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These have been sprouting up in our new yard. Does anyone know if they're friend or foe?
They have really red stems. The flower are more pink than the photo shows. I've noticed that they seem to want to climb or spread out.
Any help you can provide would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
teeny tiny flowers ( photo / image / picture from potroast's Garden )
( photo / image / picture from potroast's Garden )
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dooley
Texas
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:33 am Post subject: |
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I have some of those. I was told they are a wildflower called "henbit." They are invasive and spread quite rapidly. I usually pull them out.
I don't know if they are good for anything. I can't find my book.
Someone will be along soon to give you more help. We are a really helpful bunch, even when you don't need help.
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toni
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North Texas, Zone 8a
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:40 am Post subject: |
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Nope, not Henbit. But I don't know what it is.
Lamium amplexicaule (Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle)
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Jerry Sullivan
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Chelmsford MA
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:39 am Post subject: |
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How about Geranium robertanum, common name Herb Robert.
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:07 am Post subject: |
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I have this in my garden and Jerry has the name correct it is indeed HerbRobert. It can be very invasive so, if you don't want masses of it, I'd pull it up.
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marlwood
Portland, OR
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:30 pm Post subject: plant id |
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Good am!
Title: Wood Sorrel
Photographer: Ian Craven
Subject: Wood Sorrel after rain
Category: Flowers & Plants
Location: United Kingdom - Croxteth Park, Liverpool
Check this out; it'll look familiar. The red stems/spreading plants are key. If you are adventurous, do stems taste sour?
Friend or foe? Do you want an herb garden? Or a pretty shade garden? I would recommend keeping them contained to certain area, but they are pretty and harmless and "easy" to grow (or is it more like hard to get rid of)
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