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What is this? Question from “customer” at plant clinic. #867977

Asked May 11, 2024, 9:22 AM EDT

What is this plant or weed?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi, 

We didn't receive a photo with the question. Could you re-send?

Thanks, 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 13, 2024, 10:17 AM EDT
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On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 10:17 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied May 13, 2024, 11:46 AM EDT
Thank you. This looks like Common Dogbane (also called Indian Hemp, Apocynum cannabinum), a relative of Milkweed. They are widespread native perennials and very common, though considered a weed in most garden settings because they can spread aggressively, not unlike Common Milkweed.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 13, 2024, 1:42 PM EDT
We suspected it was related to milkweed! Thanks so much!

On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 1:42 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied May 13, 2024, 1:53 PM EDT
You're welcome.
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 13, 2024, 4:10 PM EDT

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