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1634 Racine1634 Racine Posts: 568
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I thought it was going to be a rogue Sweet Rocket but I'm not so sure anymore.  I actually Chelsea chopped it earlier this year - now about to flower image

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,434

    Flowering will help to confirm it, but it looks a lot like purple loosestrife.  Lythrum salicaria

  • 1634 Racine1634 Racine Posts: 568
    fidgetbones says:

    Flowering will help to confirm it, but it looks a lot like purple loosestrife.  Lythrum salicaria

    See original post

     Thanks FB.  That looks like the plant I see growing along railway embankments on my way to work along with the buddleia.  That would make some sense because I certainly didn't plant it there.

  • 1634 Racine1634 Racine Posts: 568

    Hi All.  Just resurrecting this thread from a while back.  This 'weed' has now flowered and it is bright yellow.  My thought is that it might be Solidago.  Any thoughts?  I will try and get a picture tomorrow.

  • The_herpetologistThe_herpetologist Posts: 481

    Solidago is a good shout, especially with it flowering in autumn. Any pics of the flowers?

  • 1634 Racine1634 Racine Posts: 568

    Finally got some pictures

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  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700

    Yes, that does look like Solidago Canadensis.

  • 1634 Racine1634 Racine Posts: 568

    Thanks Borderline.

    It's actually rather nice.  Strange that it just popped up in the middle of my border.  I might try and relocate it to somewhere more suitable.

  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700

    Yes, it's a good time to move them to another location if it's not where you like it. Just make sure they are watered in well and they will establish. Birds and wind can bring in these plants, they are known to adapt well in a number of locations. A welcomed splash of late summer colour.

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