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Can anyone identify these?

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SnaccidentsHappen · 01/06/2020 10:08

Hello, just wondering if anyone can identify these plants/weeds. Thanks

Can anyone identify these?
Can anyone identify these?
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Beebumble2 · 01/06/2020 12:57

Looks like Rosebay willow herb. If you can bear to wait until one flowers and it’s pink, then pull them our.
They can look remarkably like something you’ve planted.

SnaccidentsHappen · 01/06/2020 13:59

It does thanks. I don't tremendously it ever flowering bit will watch for it now. It looks very similar to all pics online. Any idea on the other picture?

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Beebumble2 · 01/06/2020 17:01

It looks like a variegated shrub, possibly a fuchsia? Has it any flower buds. Lots of shrubs have similar leaves and it’s only the flowers that give you its identity.

MattBerrysHair · 01/06/2020 17:28

I think it might be Solidago (goldenrod), which looks very like willowherb before the flowers come. Maybe hang fire before getting rid, they flower from August onwards.

SnaccidentsHappen · 01/06/2020 18:11

@Beebumble2, I'm not sure. Will need to have a closer look

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SnaccidentsHappen · 01/06/2020 18:13

@MattBerrysHair, ye they do look similar. Just wondering what they are, not sure what I'll do with them to be honest.

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Beebumble2 · 01/06/2020 18:35

Yes Golden rod was my next suggestion, which was why it wait for signs of a flower.

stella1know · 01/06/2020 22:51

The second one also looks like goldenrod to me, it naughtily tries to establish itself in every sunny spot. Quite easy to pull or dig out with a weeding tool.

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