Tall spiky plant in garden - Ask Extension
A number of these popped up in my garden this year. I’ve let them grow to see what they are, but am still stumped. The tallest is about 5.5 feet. ...
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Tall spiky plant in garden #472395
Asked July 22, 2018, 12:51 PM EDT
A number of these popped up in my garden this year. I’ve let them grow to see what they are, but am still stumped. The tallest is about 5.5 feet. The last photo shows a younger one, about 3 ft tall. Thanks! Marjean
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The plants shown in the photos are Canada fleabane (Conyza canadensis)
also known as horse weed or mare's tail.
also known as horse weed or mare's tail.
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