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I have had this plant/weed growing in my back yard for quite some time. It gets huge and also small purple flowers. Does anybody know what this is? ...
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curious about this plant/weed #418417
Asked August 01, 2017, 11:09 AM EDT
I have had this plant/weed growing in my back yard for quite some time. It gets huge and also small purple flowers. Does anybody know what this is? I know it grows on runners any the runners are anywhere from one inch to three inches in diameter. I cannot get rid of this plant/weed. Curious to know what it is. Thank you
St. Louis County Minnesota
Expert Response
The plant is probably comfrey (Symphytum officinale). Compare:
http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/comfrey-plant.jpg
The following website discusses ways to control comfrey in agriculural fields but the information is relevant to other settings too.
http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/comfrey-plant.jpg
The following website discusses ways to control comfrey in agriculural fields but the information is relevant to other settings too.
