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Is this Purple Loosestrife?
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I really like this plant but I've been told it's a weed. I'd like to keep it if possible but would like to know what it is so I know how it'll behave and how to "care" for it.
Someone suggested purple loosestrife but the stems and flowers on mine don't seem to match the description.
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- Posted: Thu. 8th September 2011 12:56
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Veronica???
- Posted: Thu. 8th September 2011 15:47
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Thanks Tracey!
Hi Vicki - here are the veronica listed in Shoot. I hope that helps!
- Posted: Thu. 8th September 2011 15:52
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It looks like linaria (toadflax) to me - a perennial that seeds around. Very easy.
- Posted: Thu. 8th September 2011 16:33
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I think it is indeed Toadflax.
- Posted: Thu. 8th September 2011 17:39
Re: Is this Purple Loosestrife?
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It is Linaria pupurea. Loves walls and dry places. Self seeds eaily.
- Posted: Thu. 8th September 2011 17:58