Another weed?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by mestblinknfggc, May 27, 2014.

  1. mestblinknfggc

    mestblinknfggc New Member

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    I am pretty sure this is a weed that I should just pull. I am hesitant to spray it because there is some nice ground cover around it.

    Thoughts?
     

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It looks to me like you have Vinca major interplanted with Vinca minor. Both aggressive ground covers that need to be contained.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Taller plant seems to sent out a terminal spiralling shoot ..trying to find something to climb?
    Doesn't fit Vinca major.
    Agree 2nd pic shows ground cover Vinca minor.
     
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    mestblinknfggc New Member

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    It definitely has the look of something wanting to climb. I don't think it is Vinca major either after some brief research.
     
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    Susan G Active Member 10 Years

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    black swallowwort (Cynanchum louiseae). Invasive and a threat to Monarch butterflies.
     
  6. mestblinknfggc

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    Thanks! That definitely looks right. I guess I have some work ahead of me.
     

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