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It’s all over my daughters front lawn just outside of Detroit MI
The lawn is on the west side of her house and under a big oak tree (if that helps)...
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What is this plant #867851
Asked May 10, 2024, 9:32 AM EDT
It’s all over my daughters front lawn just outside of Detroit MI
The lawn is on the west side of her house and under a big oak tree (if that helps)
We tried google but just couldn’t find an answer
Lucas County Ohio
Expert Response
The plant is broadleaf helleborine which is more and more a nuisance in home gardens. Repeated pulling may help slow it down if you prefer not to use chemicals. Here is a very informative Fact Sheet:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/homeowners_battling_a_weedy_orchid_invading_lawns_and_flowerbeds#:~:text=Broadleaf%20helleborine%3A%20A%20weedy%20orchid%20invading%20lawns%20and%20flowerbeds,-Angela%20Tenney%20and
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/homeowners_battling_a_weedy_orchid_invading_lawns_and_flowerbeds#:~:text=Broadleaf%20helleborine%3A%20A%20weedy%20orchid%20invading%20lawns%20and%20flowerbeds,-Angela%20Tenney%20and
Thank you so much
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Sincerely
Susanna
Sent from Susanna's phone - please excuse any typos
On May 10, 2024, at 15:28, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
You are most welcome.
Good luck!
Good luck!
