fragle 1 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 hi all new to garden , is the picture of the flower a weed or is it a wild flower Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fragle 1 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 plus anyone now how to kill mares tail weeds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 plus anyone now how to kill mares tail weeds Looks like a wild perenial to me mate, snapdragon or simular. Now as far as the mares tale goes, not bloody easy mate, i burn it myself and cover with plastic sheets. It is thought to have survived from the dinosaur times, i think the Romans brought it over to plant on the railway lines. Some weed killers will have a go at it but because of its waxy exterior not good enough, unless you crush the plant first. I dont think you relly ever get rid of it, more like keep it under control TBH, it doesnt take much from the ground though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fragle 1 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 cheers bulldoug , i have just tryed to dig abit out but roots go longway down , just came aross this weed killer thats nemt to kill it , called kibosh £24.99 bottle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for that mate, il look into that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I don't think thats snap dragon, it look's like a wild orchid of some sort... I get marsh orchid's in my orchard, they have a black spot to their leaf and are really quite lovely. I know some are quite rare so I'd be inclined to leave them if they aren't bothering you? Toni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cragman 2,635 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 It could be a Marsh Orchid Fragle. Get yourself a second hand book on wild flowers, they're cheap enough. I always carry one when I'm in work, makes the day a little bit more interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeview 787 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Meadow Orchid or sometimes called Early Marsh Orchid flowers from May to July Y.I.S Leeview Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the monkey 337 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 leview is spot on a product called broadsword will kill mares tail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) looks like what we call bluebells ? Edited May 21, 2011 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
derbyduck 27 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 looks like what we call bluebells ? its a Bluebell there's millions of them at this time of the year!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 looks like what we call bluebells ? its a Bluebell there's millions of them at this time of the year!!!! hybrid hyacianth from a bulb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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