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byronpatterson84byronpatterson84 Posts: 12
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I moved house last year and have a bit of a problem with the plant pictured, taking over several large flower beds. I'm hoping someone can identify the plant and advise the best way to tackle it.

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  • byronpatterson84byronpatterson84 Posts: 12

  • bédébédé Posts: 1,851
    Does it smell a bit oniony?  With a white flower?

    Possibly Allium triquetrum.   

    Keep forking it out.
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  • byronpatterson84byronpatterson84 Posts: 12
    No obvious smell and no flowers at this point, had died off when I moved in so not sure if they flower or not. I did wonder if they were spanish bluebells but starting to doubt that theory now
  • B3B3 Posts: 24,503
    I've got loads of it too. Just googled to see if it is edible.
     " There is a lot to like about the three-cornered leek (Allium triquetrum) — not only can it be foraged throughout the winter and early spring but all parts of this invasive edible can be eaten. Use it freshly wilted or in a range of dishes as an alternative to leek "
    I was thinking maybe as a chives substitute
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  • byronpatterson84byronpatterson84 Posts: 12
    B3 said:
    I've got loads of it too. Just googled to see if it is edible.
     " There is a lot to like about the three-cornered leek (Allium triquetrum) — not only can it be foraged throughout the winter and early spring but all parts of this invasive edible can be eaten. Use it freshly wilted or in a range of dishes as an alternative to leek "
    I was thinking maybe as a chives substitute
    Interesting, to be honest it's a bit overwhelming and I need to try and clear it if possible. When I've been digging I've noticed the bulbs have thousands of tiny baby bulbs all over the place so digging them out will be a hell of a task
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 26,995
    I don't think that's Allium triquetum, maybe Muscari?


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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 8,233
    It looks like the weedy allium to me as well, but mine has a distinct oniony smell when the leaves are crushed (not noticeable just from sniffing it). Neither the leaves nor the bulbs look like any kind of bluebell. Could be muscari. The only way to be sure is to leave it until it flowers.
    If you want to be rid of it, you'll need to dig out all the bulbs. It's almost certain you'll miss some and have to have another go each spring.
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  • byronpatterson84byronpatterson84 Posts: 12
    JennyJ said:
    It looks like the weedy allium to me as well, but mine has a distinct oniony smell when the leaves are crushed (not noticeable just from sniffing it). Neither the leaves nor the bulbs look like any kind of bluebell. Could be muscari. The only way to be sure is to leave it until it flowers.
    If you want to be rid of it, you'll need to dig out all the bulbs. It's almost certain you'll miss some and have to have another go each spring.
    Was thinking of weedkiller as I can transplant the other plants out first before spraying
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,795
    Im afraid they waxy surface on those leaves will repel weedkiller and stop it from being very effective. 🙄 
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  • byronpatterson84byronpatterson84 Posts: 12
    Dovefromabove said:
    Im afraid they waxy surface on those leaves will repel weedkiller and stop it from being very effective. 🙄 
    Agreed, I'll try and see how I go, failing that I'll be getting the spade out I think
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