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Weeds or plants? #876739

Asked July 10, 2024, 6:19 PM EDT

I have several weeds/plants in my landscaping that I would like help identifying. I have attached pictures. Also, if you have know any info on them (e.g., invasive, how to remove if weeds, etc.), it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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!

Maureen Graber Replied July 11, 2024, 8:58 AM EDT
This is amazing! Thank you SO much!! I really appreciate the quick response. I will be leaving them, enjoying the fact that they are native pollinators and that I now know what they are :)

On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 7:58 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 11, 2024, 1:01 PM EDT

You are welcome!

Maureen Graber Replied July 12, 2024, 9:57 AM EDT

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