Pokeweed.

Thank you. I assume I can cut it down.

It's a perennial with a deep taproot. If you want to be rid of it you need to dig it up. If you just cut it down it will regrow from the root.

Thanks. Also google says highly toxic and dangerous.

Ok. Thanks. Google made it sound like any contact was life threatening but I guess that’s googles job.

Unless cooked properly, the leaves are also poisonous. This is the plant 'poke sallet' (poke salad) comes from.

I’ll never order it when I see it on the menu after this discussion.

Hi All,

Another fast growing something has popped up in one of my hosta beds.

Is this also Pokeweed?

Yes, it is.

Thank you.