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Are these invasive? #869884

Asked May 24, 2024, 8:35 AM EDT

Dear Maryland Extension,

Greetings! These plants are overcrowding other plants. Google says these are “Impatiens” or “Spotted Snapweed”. Are these invasive? Should I pull them out? Thank you !

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Are these plants in a garden setting or a more natural area? They resemble Impatiens, but flowers are usually needed in order to confirm an ID. At this stage of growth, they aren't resembling any of our common invasive plants. You could wait for flowering and we would be happy to take another look at photos then, or you could pull/dig them out if they are not desired. 

Christa
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 24, 2024, 11:11 AM EDT

Thank you Christa.

Have a nice weekend!

The Question Asker Replied May 24, 2024, 11:20 AM 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 24, 2024, 11:26 AM EDT

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