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Weeds or plants? #876739
Asked July 10, 2024, 6:19 PM EDT
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Jessy,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
The first photo on the left is garden phlox. Please click on the following link about garden phlox: https://extension.umn.edu/flowers/tall-garden-phlox
The photo on the right with the pointed flower stem is Culver's Root: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/gardening-shade#tall-perennials-1424063
Here is another link: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/culvers-root
It is a great native plant.
The third photo is germander: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/germander
Also a native plant.
Here is another link about creating much needed pollinator landscapes: https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/flowers-pollinators
All three of these plants support pollinators. I would not pull them out. You are supporting pollinators!
Good Luck!
You are welcome!