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anthonyknightsanthonyknights Posts: 4
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Can anyone tell me what this is growing in my lawn? Sorry won't let me put pic on

Last edited: 24 May 2017 18:41:48

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    Try reducing the size of the photo ... that usually works image


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  • anthonyknightsanthonyknights Posts: 4

    image

  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053

    Looks like a sucker from a nearby tree. Any close by with leaves like that? or have been cut down recently? Cant tell from the pic very well what the  leaves look like. 

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  • anthonyknightsanthonyknights Posts: 4

    Don't think so, I'm worried it may be Japanese knot weed

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    Doesn't look like JKW to me ... Looks a bit like a rose sucker to me.  Any roses in the vicinity, or under where the grass is now?


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  • anthonyknightsanthonyknights Posts: 4

    There are 6 roses in the garden. I will keep an eye on it there is a smaller one growing not to far away,. Let's hope it is a rose. 4 of the roses are planted into the lawn. 

  • HazyDayHazyDay Posts: 13

    My son took a photo of a very unusual looking plant on an allotment in Hartlepool he asked me if I knew what it is well yes I do and no I don't. I am sure it was featured on gardeners world last year and the article was about this couple who grow this plant in their garden and now only produce it I'm not sure for if they grew it as a business or just for pleasure. 

    It is very tall at least six foot, one long cone shape stem finishing in a point with small flowers all the way to the top and spikie leaves in between it looks like it may come from another country it's very exotic looking and would look right in a sort of desert type of environment.

    If anyone knows what this is I would appreciate it

    Regards  

  • HazyDayHazyDay Posts: 13

    Oh dear I am so sorry I think I have put my question in the wrong place. It numpty!! 

    I do hope you solve the problem in your lawn

    I do agree that it looks like a rose sucker. 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    HazyDay - welcome to the forum image

    Is the plant you're thinking of an Echium pininana?

    Last edited: 25 May 2017 07:15:45


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