Bearded Iris Help

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  1. scooby-mas

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    Hi, ive not been in the garden for a while... "work work work" anyway... got in there today and my bearded iris planted in memory off my grandmother seems to be over run with something... any ideas on what it is and how do i get rid off it... many thanks to anyone that helps
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    Looks like bindweed to me
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    Looks a bit like Creeping Jenny -Lysimachia nummularia.. Yelow flowers.?

    Don't think bindweed though..
     
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    ive not seen it flower TBH how do i get rid off it?
     
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    Well if it is Creeping Jenny you can pull it out very easily, it is invasive, but easy to get rid of..
     
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    would any kind off weed killer help?
     
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