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Solved Purple headed plant in my garden

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by James Dawson, May 31, 2018.

  1. James Dawson

    James Dawson Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi All

    Sorry for the very nieve post but could some one tell me what the plant is in the the attached pictures please - Is it a weed?

    Best Wishes

    James
     

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    Hi @James Dawson Welcome to GC, it is a perennial cultivated Cornflower, such a jolly plant I always think..
     
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      Thank you! I will not dig it up this weekend then :)

      Many thanks!!
       
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        Welcome to the Corner :sign0016:

        Yep, Cornflower :)
         
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        Welcome to the forums.
        Common names can cause confusion.
        This is Centaurea montana...has several common names .....perennial cornflower, mountain cornflower, bachelor's button, montane knapweed or mountain bluet

        centaurea montana - Google Search
         
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