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What weed is this

joefish1 · 2017-05-24 21:27:53

Hi folks, new lawn and this bad boy is sprouting .. The weed appears to spread and the roots are concerning, its a greenery purple colour Any ideas what it is and can it be killed in due course ?? Thanks in advance

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24-05-2017 10:27pm

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joefish1

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Hi folks, new lawn and this bad boy is sprouting .. The weed appears to spread and the roots are concerning, its a greenery purple colour

Any ideas what it is and can it be killed in due course ??

Thanks in advance

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#2 24-05-2017 11:47pm
Day Lewin

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Looks like ivy to me. Some ivies do sprawl along the ground, they are planted for the purpose of ground cover.

Is it spreading along by its stems, or growing straight out of the ground?

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#3 24-05-2017 11:53pm
joefish1

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Seems to spread its got a very distinction white fine frilly root system

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#4 25-05-2017 10:08am
looksee

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I agree about ivy, but not hedera, more likely 'ground ivy' which is no relation. Does it have a soft leaf or a leathery one?

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#5 25-05-2017 10:19am
joefish1

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I'm beginning to think an ivy now that ye say it .. Haven't felt the leaves yet but will do this evening this is a pic of it roots

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