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ID, please - rockery plant

ChrisWMChrisWM Posts: 214
We’ve had our rock garden in the front for nearly 14 years, and not seen this one before. An ID would be welcome. (Red one). Thanks.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. Cicero

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    The red leaved one ... Herb Robert https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=991

    the leaves turn red in hot/dry conditions.  Pungently scented leaves.

    Most people regard it as a weed, but it is pretty and I let it stay in some of the wilder parts of the garden but don't let it take over. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Herb robert, Chris. A weed that seeds itself everywhere. It goes red in colour under stress.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    That's herb robert. A 'weed' but fairly presentable, easy to remove if needed and popular with the bees.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • ChrisWMChrisWM Posts: 214
    edited June 2018
    Thanks, chaps.  I’ll keep on top of it and see what happens. Herewith our rock garden which now I’m retired, I’ll keep on top of. I’m happy with any plant that bees like!

    If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. Cicero
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Looks like there's a lot of interesting plants in there, plenty of potential. Some vertical structure would add interest and maybe some plants with darker or larger foliage to liven things up a bit. I like the stepping stones going through there.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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