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Old 03-09-2024, 10:19 AM
 
Location: Georgia
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This weed is the Bain of my existence. What is it? How do I stop it? Thanks
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Old 03-09-2024, 10:33 AM
 
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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Looks like henbit. Horrible weed. I think it is also called deadnettle.
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Old 03-09-2024, 10:35 AM
 
Location: Georgia
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THANK YOU!!!!! I looked that up, that’s what it is. It’s in the flower beds and a pain to get rid of. Are there any weed killers I can put in my flower beds (by flower I really mean plant - roses, hydrangeas, etc) that will kill this and not harm the others?
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Old 03-09-2024, 12:11 PM
 
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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THANK YOU!!!!! I looked that up, that’s what it is. It’s in the flower beds and a pain to get rid of. Are there any weed killers I can put in my flower beds (by flower I really mean plant - roses, hydrangeas, etc) that will kill this and not harm the others?
Not that I know of. You can use a pre-emergent but most likely it will take hands and knees weed pulling on a regular basis. And mulch -- lots of mulch.

Cussing doesn't help but it doesn't hurt either.
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Old 03-09-2024, 12:22 PM
 
Location: Long Island
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It's called dead nettle because – unlike its stinging cousin – the nettles in this plant are dead, rendering it completely safe to eat freshly plucked from the ground.
This little “weed” is high in Vitamin C, iron, and fiber –plus the seeds are packed full of antioxidants.
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Old 03-09-2024, 12:43 PM
 
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It's called dead nettle because – unlike its stinging cousin – the nettles in this plant are dead, rendering it completely safe to eat freshly plucked from the ground.
This little “weed” is high in Vitamin C, iron, and fiber –plus the seeds are packed full of antioxidants.
Interesting! I’ve seen these in my yard, gonna try eating some!
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Old 03-09-2024, 12:59 PM
 
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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It's called dead nettle because – unlike its stinging cousin – the nettles in this plant are dead, rendering it completely safe to eat freshly plucked from the ground.
This little “weed” is high in Vitamin C, iron, and fiber –plus the seeds are packed full of antioxidants.
Weed. noun; 'a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.'

Other edible weeds include dandelion and clover.
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Old 03-09-2024, 01:25 PM
 
Location: Coastal Georgia
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I have it too. It’s kind of pretty, I think. But anyway, it pulls up easily.
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Old 03-09-2024, 01:46 PM
 
Location: Long Island
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Weed. noun; 'a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.'

Other edible weeds include dandelion and clover.
Yes, and one of my favorites is purslane - delicious!!

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/purslane
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Old 03-09-2024, 02:24 PM
 
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I have it too. It’s kind of pretty, I think. But anyway, it pulls up easily.
I agree with you about it being pretty. One of my favorite nurseries sells it and I've used it in flower pots and planters.

Here in the St. Louis area, it doesn't seem to be as tenacious as in the south I guess.
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