By Barbarak
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Plant ID again please. The plant in the photo (which may be upside down) started growing late spring. I didn't plant it so presumably from a bird or carried in . It's the only one in the garden. It's now about 6 ft high with what looks like loads of white flowers all over the branching stems. It looks quite pretty but if it's going to cause problems it'll have to come out before it sets seed. Thanks
- 6 Sep, 2016
Answers
Yes, I think it's a weed too, but beautifully nurtured.
6 Sep, 2016
Looks like Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris. Have it out!
6 Sep, 2016
I agree with Landgirl! Mugwort can be incredibly invasive and persistent.
7 Sep, 2016
Now you see I thought it was that, but the last time I identified something very much like that I was overruled in favour of Fat Hen. Can't win sometimes.
7 Sep, 2016
Ok all. It's coming out. After getting the fat hen ID I checked it out and decided that though it's edible I don't think it'll be in my diet. Interestingly, wiki also said it was used as a companion plant as it attracted leaf minors from other plants - mainly used in agriculture.
7 Sep, 2016
Never mind OldB - I know just how you feel...
7 Sep, 2016
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« Could you please name this plant for me, I've lost the label.
It could be Fat Hen.
6 Sep, 2016