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What is this plant (weed?)

louise.whittington100louise.whittington100 Posts: 40
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Hi this is appearing all over in my newly inherited border and I'm not sure whether to leave it or dig it out?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    That looks like a vetch ... there are native ones and introduced garden types. Some are grown as a green manure. 

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





  • AcuwellAcuwell Posts: 87
    Thank you I think that is definitely it!  I think it might be too invasive for my perennial border though.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited May 2021
    Yes it’s more of a wildflower, or some types are grown on farms as forage and the seeds can get into compost. 
    It’s pretty tho and liked by bumble bees so great fof wildflower patches. 

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





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