A few ID's, please!

9 years ago

I found this surprise in my garden about a month ago. I thought it was a little wimpy delphinium I'd planted last year, not expecting it to survive. But then I came across this post on Garden Web and I immediately ran out to look at it again. What do you think?

Got these from a random woman who showed my around her garden when I walked by. I thought they were bugleweed...she said no but couldn't remember the name. But now that I've seen the black scallop variety, it seems very similar to me. Sorry for the blurry pic. Any ideas?

This is a "tree" that has been in my shade garden since I moved in. I wasn't sure what it was, so I left it. Probably a seedling that survived? It's a rather large seedling, if so. But something similar looking is also starting to pop up all around my rock garden like a weed.

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NHBabs z4b-5a NH

9 years ago

Ajuga is the scientific name for bugleweed.

I think 3 might be an elderberry, Sambucus.

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stuartlawrence (7b L.I. NY)
9 years ago
Photo 3 might be Black Walnut.
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User
9 years ago
The first plant looks familiar, but I can't quite place it. Possibly Anemone sp. or Sanicula sp.? Have a look at this link for S. trifoliata, and see what you think.

My best guess for the second photo is Bugleweed; perhaps the lady who gave it to you knows it by some other name?

Do you think number 3 could be a Sumac (Rhus sp.)?

Good luck,

Virginia
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thedecoguy
9 years ago
No 2 Ajuga ?
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peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
9 years ago
If #2 does not spread as Ajuga will perhaps Salvia lyrata is an option.

I am thinking Sambucus as well for #3.
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
9 years ago
Good example of why using botanical names reduces confusion. Ajuga isn't called Bugleweed in the UK (where thedecoguy is located).

The last plant appears to have opposite leaf arrangement so Sambucus is more likely than Rhus.
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grabembythegreenthumb
Original Author
9 years ago
Elderberry for #3. It gets the same white flowers, but no berries, probably because of it's shady location. #1, I am still uncertain. Maybe it will bloom soon and give me a better idea.