Weed? in the Plant ID forum

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capenancy

Jul 25, 2016 7:28 PM CST

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Name: NancyN
Massachusetts (Zone 7a)

This massive plant -- about 5 ft tall, 3 ft wide -- has been thriving in one of my perennial beds. All season long, I have not been able for the life of me to figure out what it is. Which isn't surprising, given my memory these days. I've just left it there all season, and have been observing it and waiting to see if anything happens. But now I'm wondering if I'm growing a huge weed. Does anyone recognize this? You will not hurt my feelings if you say, "What kind of gardener are you? You're growing a weed!"

"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Lewis Carroll

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pepper23

Jul 25, 2016 7:31 PM CST

Name: Amanda
KC metro area, Missouri (Zone 6a)

Reminds me of Goldenrod. It's a native plant that can be weedy.

Here's a link to the general entry in the plant database. Goldenrods (Solidago)

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flaflwrgrl

Jul 25, 2016 8:49 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I agree with Goldenrod.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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DaisyI

Jul 25, 2016 9:33 PM CST

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

What kind of gardener are you? You're growing a weed!

Sorry, couldn't resist. Its looks like Goldenrod to me also.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost

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