Is this Figwort? Should I pull it?

Discussion in 'NEW Gardeners !' started by latimer, May 13, 2024.

  1. latimer

    latimer Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2024
    Messages:
    142
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Buckinghamshire
    Ratings:
    +171
    Morning all

    I had seen this growing some time ago but wasn’t sure what it was, so let it grow. A search on the PlantNet app reveals it as Figwort. Is it something I should let flower or will it become a nuisance?

    image.jpg IMG_0494.jpeg

    Thanks all!
     
  2. Dovefromabove

    Dovefromabove Keen Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2024
    Messages:
    865
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Central Norfolk
    Ratings:
    +2,196
    It might be the native Common Figwort … I can’t see any of the flowers yet which woukd confirm it for me … and on the other hand Phygellus is also in the same family and looks similar, and grows quite bushy as your plant does … common figwort usually is less bushy as a young plant … I’d wait a bit longer and see what develops.
     
    • Like Like x 1
      Last edited: May 13, 2024
    • latimer

      latimer Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 14, 2024
      Messages:
      142
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      South Buckinghamshire
      Ratings:
      +171
    • Dovefromabove

      Dovefromabove Keen Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 13, 2024
      Messages:
      865
      Gender:
      Female
      Location:
      Central Norfolk
      Ratings:
      +2,196
      Others may think differently …
      I find figwort fascinating … it was one of the first plants I learned to recognise as a child … we had a teacher at the village school who was very knowledgeable about such things.
       
    • latimer

      latimer Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 14, 2024
      Messages:
      142
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      South Buckinghamshire
      Ratings:
      +171
      Ok, so I’m not sure if the flowers are going to open more than this and I’m worried it’ll start seeding everywhere! Any more thoughts on what it could be?

      image.jpg

      image.jpg
       
    • Punkdoc

      Punkdoc experienced

      Joined:
      Apr 19, 2020
      Messages:
      508
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      retired doctor
      Location:
      S. Yorks Derbyshire boundary.
      Ratings:
      +1,633
      It does look like Figwort to me.
       
      • Agree Agree x 1
      • Dovefromabove

        Dovefromabove Keen Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 13, 2024
        Messages:
        865
        Gender:
        Female
        Location:
        Central Norfolk
        Ratings:
        +2,196
      • latimer

        latimer Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 14, 2024
        Messages:
        142
        Gender:
        Male
        Location:
        South Buckinghamshire
        Ratings:
        +171
        So pull it out, right?
         
      • Dovefromabove

        Dovefromabove Keen Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 13, 2024
        Messages:
        865
        Gender:
        Female
        Location:
        Central Norfolk
        Ratings:
        +2,196
        If you don’t want it to seed … then yes, pull it out.
         
        • Like Like x 1
        Loading...

        Share This Page

        1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
          By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
          Dismiss Notice