Plant or weed - Ask Extension
This stray is growing in my yard. Is it a plant or a weed?
Knowledgebase
Plant or weed #752844
Asked May 29, 2021, 12:50 PM EDT
This stray is growing in my yard. Is it a plant or a weed?
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
The plant in your photo looks to be dianthus barbatus (sweet William).below is a link to information about this plant.
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279027
Thank you so much! I am happy to learn it is a plant to keep in the garden.