Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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A Burgeoning of Weeds
It happens, though not something I normally welcome in my garden.
But why not?
This little weed – or attractive wildflower – you decide – is called Herb Robert, or Geranium Robertianum.
I found it burgeoning in the woods on a recent hike at Nolte State Park.
It’s a familiar plant, one l pull out of my garden beds. The ones in the more remote corners of my yard I let live, like the one below.
Isn’t it lovely? And why exactly is it classified as a weed anyway? It’s a member of the geranium family which we otherwise welcome in our gardens. And this one has also been used historically for medicinal purposes.
As near as I can tell, whether something is classified as a weed or not, has to do with whether it is native to the location in which you find it and whether it has undesirable features. If it isn’t native and it’s a prolific grower it may displace native plants.
This one seems harmless to me and attractive.
I’ve squared the photos of these prolific and burgeoning plants – weeds – wildflowers – herbs? – you decide – and am sharing them with Becky’s #SquaresRenew Challenge. It runs all this month, so you still have time to join!
~ Susanne
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It’s cute and looks so happy! 😊
Exactly! Thanks, John. 😊
You’re welcome! ☺️
Such a lovey shade!
Thank you! They really are lovely little flowers!
oh isn’t this lovely even if it is a weed
Thank you. 😊
A weed is a plant in the wrong place, or so I’ve read! It’s a fine line.
Nice, simple definition. In the eye of the beholder.
A little love and it becomes a flower instead of a weed!
Yes, indeed! 😊 This plant grows so easily, with such dainty little flowers it’s hard to call it a weed.
Weed or not weed, it’s stunning!
I agree it’s a lovely little flower. Thank you!