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Can you ID this plant?

djacob Z6a SE WI

4 years ago

I found it growing next to the garage yesterday. Never seen it before……wondering if it’s invasive.

It’s lying on a paper towel, about 10-11 inches tall.

debra

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peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Perhaps Hydrophyllum virginianum - Virginia waterleaf and yes it would be native.
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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
4 years ago
That was my thought. Maybe a dry year…no water spots.;-)

tj
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mazerolm_3a
4 years ago
That’s very pretty!
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Marie Tulin Boston burbs z 6a
4 years ago
I believe they reseed with abandon. Not necessarily a negative. Just be prepared.

I have some form of the plant and weeded it out ruthlessly when I read it was a prolific reseeder.

It popped up again and I didn't bother to pull; there are a lot of seedlings around.this season
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djacob Z6a SE WI
Original Author
4 years ago
There is only one plant that I have found growing up between the concrete crack and the edge of my garage. I will make sure it goes no further. Thanks!!

debra

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