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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Garden Manager on July 20, 2008, 10:53:18

Title: Mystery Plant Identification
Post by: Garden Manager on July 20, 2008, 10:53:18

It is not often I have to do this but this plant seems everywhere in a clients garden, but not knowing what it is I dont know how best to deal with it.

It has foliage like a dock with flowers like a small sunflower. My thoughts are either, Innula, Sorrel or Horseradish, but of course it could be neither of these . I include a photo to help.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/richardfiler/New%20Pictures/DSCF9278.jpg)

Title: Re: Mystery Plant Identification
Post by: Eristic on July 20, 2008, 11:05:59

Your first guess is probably correct. It looks like Inula (Elecampane).

Dig out unwanted roots and cut flower stems away soon after flowering is finished.

Title: Re: Mystery Plant Identification
Post by: Palustris on July 20, 2008, 11:41:57

Inula magnifica is definitely what it looks like. Nice plant.

Title: Re: Mystery Plant Identification
Post by: Garden Manager on July 20, 2008, 13:29:11

Thanks. Is it easy to dig out if it is growing in the wrong place or even to transplant?