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What Plants are these? #327707

Asked June 01, 2016, 8:41 PM EDT

Thanks for any help. I have these in my yard and I'd love more.

Lewis County West Virginia

Expert Response

The one with the dark swath across the leaf is Pennsylvania smartweed. It's an awful weed for most people. I wouldn't encourage it.

The other one looks like a lilac but it's hard to be sure.

Beth Wilson Replied June 02, 2016, 11:12 AM EDT

Thank you so much for your help. Maybe I'll think twice about the weed.

Thanks again, Martin.

The Question Asker Replied June 03, 2016, 4:50 AM EDT