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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: We bought a house in Worcester that we have been rehabbing. The yard was a mess & we are slowly …

  • Question

    We bought a house in Worcester that we have been rehabbing. The yard was a mess & we are slowly reviving it, trying to use only approximately native plantings. We have many plants that have popped up in a dry area between our driveway & street. Can you help me identify so I know whether they should stay or go? I think they had a yellow flower on them last year. Thanks.

    Answer

    Dear Lisabailey, I cannot tell what your species of plant is for certain without a closer image of the leaf and the stem. It much like Erigeron canadensis (Canada fleabane), a weedy species native to North America. If you can provide another image or two closer to the plant, I should be able to confirm this hypothesis for you. Best wishes.