Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I have this plant in my garden which I have been told is a weed but it's quite pretty and I'm happy to keep it. I would like to know its name though so I know what it's likely to do and how to "care" for it. Can anybody identify it for me please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I think it is purple loosestrife? I've got some in my garden, it's just the right height and I love it, weed or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks for that, but after Googling it, I'm not sure - mine doesn't have the tall flower spikes and the flower petals are a bit different (unless it's a different type of course!). It also doesn't have the ridged stem that is mentioned. Does yours have that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 It's called Toadflax - Latin name is Linaria. Easy to spot - the flowers are like tiny snapdragons. This one is L purpurea - apparently originated in Italy and should be perennial. You can buy them as seeds - I have been growing a pink version. I think they are lovely and well worth a little spot in the garden. There are lots of the common type around here which is yellow growing in the hedgerows and banks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Agree Linaria but not a weed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohcarolina Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 The Linaria where I am self-seeds readily and needs little care. I think its really pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 ooh, we've got that - tho your 2 pics look different? but self-seeds beautifully; not too invasive, so easy to remove if you dont want it; and no particular care required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
