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Is this anything to do with my Asparagus or is it a weed?

johnbaronjohnbaron Posts: 75
in Fruit & veg
Was weeding the asparagus bed before mulching and there are several plants that I don’t recognise. They are broadly where I planted the crowns so I haven’t pulled them up in case they were something to do with the Asparagus. Are they weeds? Assistance appreciated. Thanks. 


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  • jaffacakesjaffacakes Posts: 434
    I think they are Aquilegias. Not a weed.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Aquilegia
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I agree ... aquilegia 

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





  • johnbaronjohnbaron Posts: 75
    Thanks. The Asparagus patch probably is not the place for them however. Best re-located then this weekend. 

    Thanks again. 
  • Buzzy2Buzzy2 Posts: 135
    Aquilegia here to!
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Aquilegia.   Good for pollinators when they flower in May/June depending on where you are.

    If self sown they may be very bonny but they may also just be a dull, muddy pink which is what happens when they cross and revert.  Transplant, grow on and then decide if yo want to keep them when you see the flowers.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • dancindufasdancindufas Posts: 60
    Aquilegia, I have this beautiful plant all over my garden. Self seeds everywhere but very beautiful. Can be easily pulled up. 
  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410
    I have it everywhere too dancindufas .......but don’t find it easy to pull up - it has a massive tap root that required a garden fork and brute force to get out yesterday 😝. Agree it is pretty in the right place, but a bit of a pain when it self seeds in the crown of your favourite paeony 😫
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