skip to main content

Name That Plant!

what is it?

9 years ago

came up in my sisters garden.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (7)

linaria_gw
9 years ago
Definitely some Rumex, aka dock or something. There are garden species, but IMO that type is a weed
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
9 years ago
its a weed in my garden ... do NOT let it seed

ken
Related Professionals
Danbury Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Norton Shores Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · South Orange Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Vernon Hills Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Peabody Landscape Contractors · Bellefontaine Neighbors Landscape Contractors · Brockton Landscape Contractors · Ellensburg Landscape Contractors · Franklin Landscape Contractors · Hayward Landscape Contractors · Pahrump Landscape Contractors · Saint John Landscape Contractors · Salem Landscape Contractors · Tacoma Landscape Contractors · Welby Landscape Contractors
missingtheobvious
9 years ago
I don't see the basal leaves of Rumex/dock.

It looks like a Persicaria to me, probably something along the lines of Lady's Thumb, which is known for the dark "thumb-print" smudges mid-leaf.

In the US, these are mostly weeds with attractive flowers (in this case, probably pink), though in Europe there are garden varieties. And Ken's correct that you don't want to let it go to seed.
CaraRose
9 years ago
It's got the chevron on the leaf that I associate with smartweed/knotweed.

In anycase, I'd pull that sucker
thedecoguy
9 years ago
Persicaria
linaria_gw
9 years ago
Sorry, got Rumex and Polygonum/ Persicaria mixed up,
bye, Lin
missingtheobvious
9 years ago
Lin, they're all in the Polygonaceae; I should have mentioned that ... which makes the Persicarias and the Rumexes cousins or something....

Related Stories

GREEN BUILDING The Passive House: What It Is and Why You Should Care

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

If you don’t understand passive design, you could be throwing money out the window

LANDSCAPE DESIGN What the Heck Is a Ha-Ha, and How Can It Help Your Garden?

Take cues from a historical garden feature to create security and borders without compromising a view

POOLS Pool Slides: What's Possible, Who Can Build It and What It Will Cost

By Matt Clawson

These slippery slopes will make a splash and offer an exhilarating ride that's the stuff of childhood dreams

MATERIALS Woodipedia: Is It Cherry or Is It Alder?

By Marci Crestani

Learn the differences between these two wood types, as well as costs, sustainability and a caution about finishing

KITCHEN OF THE WEEK Kitchen of the Week: What’s Old Is New Again in Texas

By Becky Harris

A fresh update brings back a 1920s kitchen’s original cottage style

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Is It a Gyroscope or Sculpture? Nope, It’s a Chair

By Mitchell Parker

With an inner ring that rotates 360 degrees, this student-designed seat is positioned to turn some heads

OUTBUILDINGS Is It a Shed? An Office? Neither — It’s a ‘Shoffice’!

This sinuous structure in a London backyard supports gardening and writing in a most unusual fashion

ARCHITECTURE What the Heck Is 'Good' Design Anyway?

By Bud Dietrich, AIA

We yearn for it and strive for it, but good home design isn't always easy to grasp. These 8 prescriptions from an architect can help

LIFE You Said It: ‘What’s Your Time Worth?’ and More Houzz Quotables

By Becky Harris

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT What Is Your Designer's Attitude Type?

By Jody Brown Architecture, pllc

Sometimes it's hard to tell if your architect or designer's glass is half full or half empty. Here's help

Sponsored

More Discussions

New Adoptees, What Are They (dracenae and ?)

6

Yellow ID please

2

Yellow Oenothera Species?

4

3-Leaflet Alfalfa?

2

Bushy Goldentop?

2