Gonna have too root out it out if it is knotweed

Are the shoots growing in a location in which you might expect peony - like a flower bed? If not knotweed would seem more likely.

I wouldn't know really. We finished buying the property in january. Most of it was horribly over with wild clematis(fetalba), and some unknown shrubs. Some of the garden you see emerging(hyacinths and daffodils). Some of it is still unknown, and I am trying to figure out what is what(trees, shrubs, herbs)

Sounds like an adventure!

Please avoid digging out until we've established a proper ID...

Found another plant with similar features...





Baptisia....

Not as red... so prolly not...

The bud scales and placement on the stem might be a good clue. They are evident in this pic of Stefan's.

skopjecollection said:

Gonna post new photos tomorrow

Thinking since the other pic showed ornamentals in the area, more than likely peony.

Peony