Is this plant a "weed" or should I keep it in a native flower bed? - Ask Extension
Please help me identify this plant that came up in my native flower bed.
Thanks.
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Is this plant a "weed" or should I keep it in a native flower bed? #325926
Asked May 27, 2016, 9:34 PM EDT
Please help me identify this plant that came up in my native flower bed.
Thanks.
Scott County Minnesota
Expert Response
This looks like a species of goldenrod. One in the Solidago genus, but I can't tell which species. Flowers would help.
My rule-of-thumb for native gardens is if you didn't plant it, then it's a weed. Native gardens are tough to maintain because of the weed problem. It's a common misconception that native gardens need little maintenance. In some ways that's true, but they do need, at least, a through annual weeding. Label your plantings so you know what they are and where they are. Weed out the rest and you'll have a wonderful garden.
My rule-of-thumb for native gardens is if you didn't plant it, then it's a weed. Native gardens are tough to maintain because of the weed problem. It's a common misconception that native gardens need little maintenance. In some ways that's true, but they do need, at least, a through annual weeding. Label your plantings so you know what they are and where they are. Weed out the rest and you'll have a wonderful garden.
