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  • 23-08-2012 6:42pm
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    iLikeWaffles
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    Have these all over beds...


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    lottpaul
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    This is probably a euphorbia -- they seed everywhere but can easily be killed/sprayed etc. If you break a leaf etc does a white sap appear?
    If so, it is euphorbia but beware --- that white sap can cause blisters, esp in bright sunlight. You should always wear gloves etc when dealing with them and keep children well away from it too.


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    iLikeWaffles
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    Yeah wasn't sure if it was from the euphorbia or not they come up easy enough! Would not allowing the main plant to flower stop the spread?


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    lottpaul
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    iLikeWaffles wrote: »
    Yeah wasn't sure if it was from the euphorbia or not they come up easy enough! Would not allowing the main plant to flower stop the spread?


    Yes - that will work because it spreads by seed - provided you can be sure you'll get all of the flowers before they seed etc.

    There will be a residue of seeds for a while but they will die out in a year or so and you can restrict it to one plant in the garden.


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    mcgovern
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    So that's what's been trying to take over my garden this year!


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