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Is this Willowherb?

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DaisyMayBojangles · 01/06/2026 17:11

And if so does it flower or just put out leaves?
Trying to decide if I should pull it out.

Is this Willowherb?
Is this Willowherb?
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Littlestmoo · 01/06/2026 17:35

Penstemon would be my guess?

Hatty65 · 01/06/2026 17:36

I thought it was Rosebay Willowherb, but I'm not great with plants.

Edited to say, if it is then yes it will put out purple flowers.

Leavesandthings · 01/06/2026 17:37

Willowherb usually has wider leaves.

Could be guara or penstemon?

Wreckinball · 01/06/2026 17:38

Phlox?

Jellybean23 · 01/06/2026 19:59

If you didn't plant it, it's probably willowherb rather than penstemon. I find the leaves are variable, there must be more than one strain.

DaisyMayBojangles · 02/06/2026 09:25

Thanks all.. it’s possibly from an old Bee Bomb.. it kind of fills a gap at the moment, but just wondering if it might flower 🤔

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Igneococcus · 02/06/2026 09:31

Not willowherb. Willowherb doesn't do side branches further up the stem like the ones you see developing in your picture.

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