By Pdb
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Can anyone identfy these. I planted a Delphinium Black Knight in the same place last year. And these now seem to be growing.
- 2 Jul, 2010
Answers
First one is some kind of Mallow, but which one?
Second is Ragweed, I think. Certainly is is one of the things you get from wild bird seed.
2 Jul, 2010
The first one is Malva moschata alba the second is Jacobaea vulgaris (AKA Ragwort), a very common, but potentially highly toxic weed which you should not allow to set seed in your garden:
http://www.ragwortfacts.com
Ragwort is one of only five plants named as an injurious weed under the provisions of the Weeds Act 1959. Under the terms of this act, a land occupier can be required by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to prevent the spread of the plant.
2 Jul, 2010
Thanks for the info, The ragwort be pulled up tomorrow. Am I ok to put it on my compost heap?
2 Jul, 2010
Pdb,
Yes, it will be fine on your compost since it isn't anywhere close to setting seed yet.
2 Jul, 2010
Funnily enough i was going to download a picture of the 2nd one myself to find out what it was called because my brother has it growing in his garden.
It has deep yellow flowers like daisies
2 Jul, 2010