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By Janey

Lincolnshire, England Eng

Could anyone tell me what this is please? The stems to the ferny leaf are red. It's looking really healthy, but I've a feeling it's a weed...:o(



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Looks like Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum). There is another close species with slightly bluer flowers that it could also be but can't remember the name of that one. The cherry red stems suggest the latter species.

12 Oct, 2010

 

Sticking with G. robertianum now!

12 Oct, 2010

 

Thanks for that Fractal.....does it have small pink flowers? I'll google it and have a read....:o))

12 Oct, 2010

 

Yes thats it, I wonder where it has come from? It is a herb though so I may keep it.

12 Oct, 2010

 

You will have to watch this cheeky little plant Janey if mine are anything to go by. Appeared in my garden 4 years ago approx & self seeds everywhere, has abit of a strong smell when disturbed.

12 Oct, 2010

 

Thanks for the warning Bampy, think it may have to suffer a firm yank tomorrow then! Like your Camper...we used to have one the same colour years ago...I loved driving it...:o))

12 Oct, 2010

 

An old hippy were you Jane ;0) x

12 Oct, 2010

 

they pull up really easily Janey, very stisfying to get out. I have lots too but fun to get out.

12 Oct, 2010

 

Just saw your comment SB, I was going to say as an after thought that they are shallow rooted so easy to pull.

12 Oct, 2010

 

I always leave some because I like them but it can be a pest.

13 Oct, 2010

 

It may have a stay of execution then...just depends how my morning goes...:o))
Lol Blue, I was a young hippy....

13 Oct, 2010

 

Yeah, leave it Janey!

13 Oct, 2010

 

Oh don't, Janey! It's an absolute pest, even if each one is easily removed. Remember the old saying about 7 years.....

Pull it out before it flowers and seeds.

13 Oct, 2010

 

Aaww...I kind of like it. Your'e right though in that it is rather prolific.

13 Oct, 2010

 

Well....I'm afraid it's OUT! If you would like it Fractal...let me know...:o)))

13 Oct, 2010

 

Thats ok Janey, I have access to it if I need any :o)))

13 Oct, 2010

 

Well done, Janey - don't listen to that Fractal if he likes WEEDS!!! Just a thought - we could all send him a few...that would teach him! LOL

13 Oct, 2010

 

Lol Barbara!.....I'm for it if you are!....:o))

13 Oct, 2010

 

LOL. Now - which ones would he prefer, do you think?

13 Oct, 2010

 

Aw....no, you were good at naming my weed Fractal......and I do like to see that shining lantern in my comments....:o)))

13 Oct, 2010

 

OK, OK. He's very helpful, and I wouldn't want him to end up with a garden full of nasties. :-)))

13 Oct, 2010

 

Lol!....:o))

13 Oct, 2010

 

No thanks Spritz I have enough to contend with regarding Mares Tail thank you very much! :-)

15 Oct, 2010

 

Oh, no! Now 'that' really is a nasty....poor you. :-(((

15 Oct, 2010

How do I say thanks?

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