What the heck is it???
By Tsandmeyer
United States 
This plant came up voluntarily in my herb garden. We are in Idaho. It has a single large stem that is bright red for the 1st couple of inches out of the ground. The purple flowers are orchid type with a elephants trunk coming out of the base of the flower. They are attached directly to the stem. Have searched and searched the internet. Any thoughts.
31 Aug, 2008
Answers
Hi,
Try Himalayan Balsam, it does look suspicously like it although it is a bit difficult to see it properly.
Hope you solve this.
2 Sep, 2008
A closr view of the flower and a leaf would be helpful, if you can manage it.
31 Aug, 2008