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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 29, 2007 14:45:28 GMT
This is growing (rapidly) in my garden. Now I'm sure I wont want to keep it  But can anyone tell me what it is please as I have no idea.  |
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Post by beanie on Sept 29, 2007 15:04:32 GMT
not sure if this is the"weedy" version of a plant grown for it's foliage, i'll look it up
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 29, 2007 15:05:59 GMT
oh thanks beanie  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 29, 2007 15:09:28 GMT
Whatever it is Shrub, I rather like the look of it.
RF
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 29, 2007 15:14:13 GMT
Whatever it is Shrub, I rather like the look of it. RF I quite like it too, which is why I've left it alone. But having fallen foul of that practice once or twice before I thought I'd ask before it gets any bigger. There's been one or two elsewhere that I've removed just in case. It's spreading by throwing runners. Might be good ground cover, weed suppressing etc but dont want to add another 'hard to control' plant to my ever-lengthening list !! |
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 29, 2007 15:32:52 GMT
It's a little wild cinquefoil Shrub. Probably 'Silverweed' Potentilla anserina. ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 29, 2007 15:37:37 GMT
I say wt, I'm impressed. And what a lovely name it has. Is it a goodie or a baddie?
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Post by Chuckles on Sept 29, 2007 18:14:54 GMT
I thought the leaves looked Potentilla ish too |
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 30, 2007 13:19:28 GMT
I say wt, I'm impressed. And what a lovely name it has. Is it a goodie or a baddie? I would think you'd be able to keep it under control, Shrub, it is just like a strawberry in growth, so just remove the runners. Very pretty leaves? |
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 30, 2007 13:59:26 GMT
I say wt, I'm impressed. And what a lovely name it has. Is it a goodie or a baddie? I would think you'd be able to keep it under control, Shrub, it is just like a strawberry in growth, so just remove the runners. Very pretty leaves? Thanks wt. Yes, the leaves are pretty. I might give it a stay of execution for a while then. |
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Post by owdboggy on Sept 30, 2007 14:23:36 GMT
Silverweed is a terrible thug. It spreads as fast and as wide as ground elder. The roots are edible by the way, but I would not want it anywhere near my garden.
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Post by Shrubrose on Sept 30, 2007 15:51:16 GMT
Silverweed is a terrible thug. It spreads as fast and as wide as ground elder. The roots are edible by the way, but I would not want it anywhere near my garden. O-er. Looks like it's a goner then! Thanks owdboggy. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Oct 1, 2007 22:43:11 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 2, 2007 8:46:30 GMT
laughing out loud, I do love these boards. |
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But can anyone tell me what it is please as I have no idea.
