Weed ID

goose06

Any ideas what this is

iLikeWaffles

Could be wrong but looks like Pale Smartweed, Pale Persicaria identified from this page http://www.gardenwithoutdoors.org.uk/weed_guide
Have them in my garden too they go to seed the same way dandelions do.

Rancid

One of the Willowherbs.. ?

_Brian

Willowherb.

goose06

Thanks everyone I'll dig it up so and keep an eye out for more of it popping up.

the goon

I posted about this a few weeks back looking to find out what it was. Have it in my back garden. Since then I have noticed it all round the town I live in. I never noticed it prior to this year, is it very common?

highdef

I think I am in the same boat. See my attachment. I am forever pulling these out of the ground in the currently barren parts of my new garden. Note that the leaves are slightly serrated - Would they still be willowherbs?

fryup

is it native to ireland?

Marhay70

highdef wrote: »

I think I am in the same boat. See my attachment. I am forever pulling these out of the ground in the currently barren parts of my new garden. Note that the leaves are slightly serrated - Would they still be willowherbs?

Yes it's Willowherb, sometimes known as Rosebay. Best controlled in the garden by glyphosate, if thats your thing as it's roots are extensive and it can be difficult to weed out of flower beds etc. it breaks easily. It is more often found in waste ground as extensive cultivation keeps it in check.

fryup

Whats the best on the shelf weedkiller for Willowherb ??

and while i'm at it whats the best weedkiller for...sticky willy (Galium aparine)