Friend or Foe?

This looks interesting and I think it might be remnants from a perennial I had out front years ago. Any help identifying it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Lesser-spotted carrot? Canadian cow parsley?? I'll get my coat....

 

Could it be one of the Cinquefoil Potentilla family? Or Geranium maculatum Cranesbill family?

 

An achillea?

 

Thank you for trying to help me. I am debating whether to wait and see or pull it!

 

@CanadianLori I think the best thing to do is take a closer photo just about framing the entire plant and a good close-up of the leaves, but this time not in strong sunshine as I think it's making the plant harder to see.

Nah, give the poor thing a chance to flower, could be something amazing!

Nick

 

My roots showed up today and one of them was destined for the very spot where this stranger was residing. So I dug him out and will put him in a pot to await his reveal!

 

Ooh, I like the frog. He would fit well with my metal garden art.

 

@Victoria his name is Harry. Didn't kiss anyone worthy of making him a prince yet...

 

What were the roots like on your mystery plant, @CanadianLori ? Tap-rooted? Fibrous? That will give a clue as to which plant family it belongs to

 

I had to read this twice. When my roots show up I get a pack of Nice&Easy medium blonde and get it sorted.

Anyways, Harry is lovely!

 

I've already put it in a pot else I would take a pic but the best description I can come up with is, skinny roots forming dreadlocks and flaring out of control at the edges.

 

Sounds more like a Shiney-type description..lol