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Please help identify plant

EmmaOC
EmmaOC Posts: 87 Forumite
I am trying to identify a plant in my parents garden. This is the first time it has appeared and was definately not planted by my parents. It is just over 4 feet tall and is also loved by caterpillars. My Dad has looked in all his plant books and cannot identify it.

Does anyone know what it is ? Thanking in advance for your help.

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  • rhiwfield
    rhiwfield Posts: 2,482 Forumite
    Its a great mullein, native wild flower. Caterpillars prob mullein moth
  • Penny1981
    Penny1981 Posts: 92 Forumite
    One of those appeared in my garden this year and i definitely didnt plant it, its very pretty
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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,172 Forumite
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    verbascum. they are lovely IMO.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • SEE
    SEE Posts: 722 Forumite
    EmmaOC wrote: »
    I am trying to identify a plant in my parents garden. This is the first time it has appeared and was definately not planted by my parents. It is just over 4 feet tall and is also loved by caterpillars. My Dad has looked in all his plant books and cannot identify it.

    Does anyone know what it is ? Thanking in advance for your help.

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    P6140001.jpg?t=1244989627
    Ooooh, I like your Sambuca:o
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