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Help me identify this plant

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  • 21-08-2016 1:06pm
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    Ardent
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    Bought a new house - previous owner was an avid gardener - and there's a lot of the following plant around the house (see attached).

    I know nothing about plants and it looks more like a weed to me! Please help me identify before start rooting them up.


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    dathi
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    https://davisla.wordpress.com/category/alchemilla-mollis/
    it a alchemilla mollis it seed around the garden cut off the yellow flowers if you dont want it to spread


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    looksee
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    It is alchemillia mollis, or Lady's Mantle. Whether it is a weed or not depends on whether you want it. I like it and it is growing in lots of odd corners of my garden, but it can be invasive and will probably need to be kept under control.


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    Ardent
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    Thanks for that. I can see how it can get out of control, there are large growths here and there around the house. But happy to keep it - now that I know what it is!

    Thanks again.,


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Ardent wrote: »
    Thanks for that. I can see how it can get out of control, there are large growths here and there around the house. But happy to keep it - now that I know what it is!

    Thanks again.,

    Just make sure to cut off the fading flowers before it goes to seed each year.


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