The Garden Community for Garden Lovers
 
bernard

By Bernard

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Weed query 3
Is this Garlic Mustard?




Answers

 

That's what I'd call it, but common names tend to vary. It's a weed though....

14 Apr, 2011

 

Hi there,
we used to call it jack in the hedge when I was a kid.
Its pretty, but a devil to get rid of.

14 Apr, 2011

 

It is an important food plant for certain butterflies. I always let a few grow near the compost heap and in odd corners. I pull them out before the seedpods burst.

14 Apr, 2011

 

Hi Bernard, we called it 'jack by the hedge' too, and yes it is wild garlic mustard.

14 Apr, 2011

 

Thank you all for your responses and I think I'll save a couple of groups and watch them carefully. Thhey are attractive aren't they.
Regards
Bernard

15 Apr, 2011

How do I say thanks?

Answer question

 


Not found an answer?