New home, unknown plants in garden...

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  1. DeeDub

    DeeDub New Member

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    New to this handy forum! We have a few garden beds at our new place and I have a lot to learn -- I'm not sure if what we have growing are actually weeds and should be removed -- hopefully I've attached the images correctly.

    Any advice will be greatly appreciated! :)
     

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    Thank you Silver surfer! ;-)
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    1 - Looks worryingly like a Calystegia bindweed.

    2 - Daphne laureola. A very rare native for me, an invasive shrub for you.

    Agree with Silver on the rest.
     
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    Thanks, Michael - very helpful!
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    If pulling the Daphne laureola, wear protective gear.
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The Centaurea have lovely flowers and are exceedingly easy to grow, but be aware they will seed themselves all over. They are easy enough to pull. I grow it, but I try to trim off the flowers before they set seed, so I don't get too many seedlings. You should get rid of the Daphne. It will have a very strong root. They are difficult to pull. If you want a daphne, there are much better choices.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'd be delighted to have the Daphne! But then, it's a declining and endangered native here, not an invasive weed.
     

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