Plant ID Thread (Merged)

~Chameleon~

That might well be a strong possibility!!! Thank you :T

I had a feeling it might be some kind of weed when I first looked at it but couldn't quite place what it was even though it looked familiar. The way it has taken a hold right around the garden makes me think it's more likely to be this too.

When I spotted it on the trellis I initially wondered if it might be some type of clematis (do any have similar shaped leaves?) but then noticed the extent to which it had spread and I don't think a clematis will grow to that extent!

I'll definitely know for sure when the flowers open

oldMcDonald

Sorry, but my camera isn't working at the moment so I can't supply any piccies. I will do my best to describe, though

I keep seeing this plant in gardens as I am walking the dogs, and I think they are so pretty and would like to get some for my own garden, but I just can't seem to find out what it's called! Can anyone help me?

The plant is ablout 18'' - 2ft high, and is a mass of green leaves, a bit like the leaves of an iris. The flowers are small yellow flowers that bloom up the flower stalk, and when they finish there is a little seed ball left behind that appears to turn dark brown. The plant looks like it clumps as it grows.

I have probably done a very bad job of describing this, but if anyone has any ideas as to what I'm talking about, please shout.

Thanks:)

tanith

This is called Yellow Loosestrife.. to be honest I have never heard the name before....
Is this the one?

oldMcDonald

Thank you tanith, but no, not the one. The flowers are pale yellow and the leaves are flat and a little like iris leaves. Thinking about it, the height may be one foot to eighteen inches, rather than two foot.

I am google imageing like mad but can't find it! It has to be common as it seems to be in loads of gardens.

**Twinkle**_3

Hi. where exactly have you seen them, beach, park or woods? If you name the place someone might pop along and have a look.

oldMcDonald

Google image came up trumps in the end! It is a Sisyrinchium striatum. I have never heard of it before, wonder if it has a common name?

Thanks for your help

Penelope_Penguin

This one



No idea what it's called, sorry

oldMcDonald

Thats the one, PenPen

tanith

Common Name: Sisyrinchium
Genus: Sisyrinchium
Species: striatum
Cultivar: 'Aunt May'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Sandy
Height: 50cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Flowering period: July to August


This unique plant with evergreen, iris-like, cream and grey-green striped foliage, builds up in time into small, upright clumps. In late spring and early summer, it produces spikes of 1cm (1/2in) pale cream flowers dotted along upright stems. Fully hardy, the plant enjoys hot, dry conditions but tolerates partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant. It looks superb grown informally in gravel gardens or between paving slabs, and is best gathered in isolated clumps on its own, combined with large cobblestones or similar architectural features.



Its looks very pretty ... its common name is 'Aunt May' they seem to have gotten the flowering period a bit wrong or maybe its down to global warming lol

Newgirl_2

Bindweed is the common 'weed' form and Morning Glory (Ipomea) is the cultivated version, not a weed. So if it is all over the garden, I would assume it's the weed.

To help, bindweed has white flowers whereas the cultivars are typuically blue, purple or pink.

If you want to kill it, be careful about leave ANY bits behind, it will hang on for dear life.

Newgirl