And more flowers for i.d.

[2dogs2000]

Can someone i.d.these for me please?



Is this one Indian balsam?


This one is a garden plant.

[Adam Cheeseman]

First is a Polygonum of some description. Second is the dreaded Himalayan Balsam, don't know the blue thistle's name.

Cheers,

Adam

[2dogs2000]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

First is a Polygonum of some description. Second is the dreaded Himalayan Balsam, don't know the blue thistle's name.

Cheers,

Adam

Why 'dreaded Himalayan Balsam' ?

[Adam Cheeseman]

Because in many places it is taking over the banksides of our waterways at the expense of our native flora and fauna unfortunately. It is however easy to get a grip on as it is shallow rooted and an annual. It's just a case of landowners getting on with its removal.

Cheers,

Adam

[2dogs2000]

Thank you for taking the time to explain.

[Adam Cheeseman]

Your Blue Thistle is an Eryngium sp.

Cheers,

Adam

[KeenTeen17]

1) Redshank
2) Himalayan Balsam
3) Blue Globe Thistle - but theres a few versions.

[2dogs2000]

Thank you.

[Hedera]

Your first one is Knotweed - Persicaria aviculare.

The Eryngium could be Oxford Blue var. (commonly called sea holly).

[davidbr]

The garden plant is Blue Eryngo, Eryngium planum - apparently it's occasionally naturalised in the UK (though I've never seen it) but yours look to be safely confined to a garden