Invasive weed identification in the Plant ID forum

Nov 6, 2020 6:23 AM CST

Thread OP

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Hi I have what I think is an invasive weed in my borders. No matter how many times I pull them they grow back, no matter how many times I dig them and hand pick all the plants and root system they grow back. I need a positive id and a way to remove them.
Kindest regards

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CPPgardener

Nov 6, 2020 8:04 AM CST

Name: John
Pomona/Riverside CA (Zone 9a)

to the forum David!

It looks like swine cress. If it smells really strong like garlic that would be a strong indicator. Whatever it is glyphosate will kill it to the roots. A pre-emergent herbicide will prevent seedlings. If you want to go all organic use a vinegar-based spray and be prepared for reapplications for awhile.

“That which is, is.That which happens, happens.” Douglas Adams

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DaisyI

Nov 6, 2020 11:03 AM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
Not all who wander are lost

If you use a vinegar based spray, you won't kill the roots, only the tops.

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